In a compelling account of the lives of those at the bottom of Indian society, the authors explore the construction of the Untouchables as a social and political category, the historical background that led to such a definition and their position in India today. The authors argue that, despite efforts to ameliorate their condition, a considerable edifice of discrimination persists. The book promises to make a major contribution to the social and economic debates on poverty, while its wide-ranging perspectives will ensure a readership from across the disciplines.
Autorius: | Oliver Mendelsohn, Marika Vicziany, Mendelsohn Oliver, |
Leidėjas: | Cambridge University Press |
Išleidimo metai: | 2006 |
Knygos puslapių skaičius: | 308 |
ISBN-10: | 0521553628 |
ISBN-13: | 9780521553629 |
Formatas: | Knyga kietu viršeliu |
Kalba: | Anglų |
Žanras: | Asian history |
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