UID:
almahu_9949384290702882
Format:
1 online resource
Edition:
Second edition.
ISBN:
9780429401268
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0429401264
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9780429685217
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0429685211
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9780429685231
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0429685238
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9780203085370
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020308537X
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9780429685224
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042968522X
,
1138351288
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9781138351288
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0367193191
,
9780367193195
Content:
This book explores the structural features of Indian society, such as caste, tribe, sect, rural-urban relations, sanskritization and untouchability. Based on a wealth of field research as well as archival material, the book Interrogates the prevailing thinking in Indian sociology on these structures; Studies Indian society from contemporary as well as historical perspectives; Analyses caste divisions vis-aa-vis caste hierarchy; Critically examines the public policies regarding caste-less society, reservations for Backward Classes, and the caste census. This second edition, with four new chapters, will be a key text for students and scholars of sociology, social anthropology, political science, modern history, development studies and South Asian studies.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Shah, A.M., 1931- Structure of Indian society. Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2019 ISBN 9781138351288
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books
DOI:
10.4324/9780429401268
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429401268
