Binding: Paperback
Description: 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 - - 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.
Title: The Structure Of Indian Society Then And Now
Author(s): Shah A. M.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367193195
Pages: 232 Pages
Publication Date: 4/9/2019
Category: Anthropology