The Structure of Indian Society: Then and Now (2)
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- Synopsis
- 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-à-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.
- Copyright:
- 2019
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 232 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780429685231
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780429401268, 9781138351288, 9781138351288, 9780367001681, 9780367193195, 9780367193195, 9780367001681, 9780429401268, 9781138351288, 9781138351288, 9780367001681, 9780367193195, 9780367193195, 9780367001681, 9780367193195, 9781138351288, 9780429401268
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 04/24/19
- Copyrighted By:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.