The Structure of Indian Society

The Structure of Indian Society
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 9780429685224
ISBN-13 : 042968522X
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Book Synopsis The Structure of Indian Society by : A.M. Shah

Download or read book The Structure of Indian Society written by A.M. Shah and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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