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.
| Autorius: | A. M. Shah |
| Leidėjas: | Routledge India |
| Išleidimo metai: | 2022 |
| Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 250 |
| ISBN-10: | 1138351288 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781138351288 |
| Formatas: | Knyga kietu viršeliu |
| Kalba: | Anglų |
| Žanras: | Sociology |
Parašykite atsiliepimą apie „The Structure of Indian Society: Then and Now“
