The Government of Social Life in Colonial India Liberalism, Religious Law, and Women's Rights |
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| Author:
| Sturman, Rachel |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Indian History and Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-511-85194-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | AUD $200.00 |
Book Description:
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An important new study which analyses the system of personal law in colonial India, showing how it encouraged gender equality and a better relationship between state and society. By focusing on Hindu law, this illuminating book challenges existing scholarship, showing how - far from being based on traditional values - Hindu law was developed around ideas of liberalism.
An important new study which analyses the system of personal law in colonial India, showing how it encouraged gender equality and a better relationship between state and society. By focusing on Hindu law, this illuminating book challenges existing scholarship, showing how - far from being based on traditional values - Hindu law was developed around ideas of liberalism.