Format:
Online Ressource (424 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
9788132106791
,
8132106792
Series Statement:
Sage series in modern Indian history XIV
Content:
The narrative of this book is built around the historical experiences of the Paraiyans of Tamil Nadu. The author traces the transformation of the Paraiyans from an 'untouchable' and socially despised community to one that came to acquire prominence in the political scene of Tamil Nadu, especially in early twentieth century. Using this framework, the book studies a number of issues: subaltern history, colonial ethnography, agrarian systems, agrarian bondage, land legislations, and the interventions by missionaries and social and political organizations. While delving into the Paraiyan community
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-414) and index. - Description based on print version record
Additional Edition:
8132105141
Additional Edition:
8132106792
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Basu, Raj Sekhar Nandanar's children New Delhi, India ; Thousand Oaks, Calif : SAGE Publications, 2010
Language:
English
Keywords:
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