ISBN:
0691088942
,
0691088950
,
9780691088952
Language:
English
Pages:
XIII, 372 Seiten
,
24 x 16 cm
Series Statement:
Princeton paperbacks
DDC:
305.5/122/0954
Keywords:
Caste
;
India
;
Social classes
;
India
;
India
;
History
;
British occupation, 1765-1947
;
Indien
;
Kaste
;
Geschichte
;
Indien
;
Großbritannien
;
Kolonialismus
;
Kaste
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
This volume traces the caste system from the medieval kingdoms of southern India through early colonial archives to the 20th century. It surveys the rise of caste politics and how caste-based movements have threatened nationalist consensus
Abstract:
This volume traces the caste system from the medieval kingdoms of southern India through early colonial archives to the 20th century. It surveys the rise of caste politics and how caste-based movements have threatened nationalist consensus
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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