Caste Oxford India Short Introductions |
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Author:
| Jodhka, Surinder S. |
Series title: | Oxford India Short Introductions Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-808936-0 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $14.95 |
Book Description:
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Caste is a complex, dynamic, and enduring aspect of Indian social life. Combining the most up-to-date research on caste with a rigorous exposition of its various dimensions-as an institution, as a traditional practice, and as power and humiliation-this short introduction will prove to be an indispensable starting point towards understanding caste in India.
Caste is a complex, dynamic, and enduring aspect of Indian social life. Combining the most up-to-date research on caste with a rigorous exposition of its various dimensions-as an institution, as a traditional practice, and as power and humiliation-this short introduction will prove to be an indispensable starting point towards understanding caste in India.