The Politics of Caste in West Bengal |
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| Editor:
| Chandra, Uday
Heierstad, Geir
Nielsen, Kenneth Bo |
| Series title: | Exploring the Political in South Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-317-41476-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2015 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge India |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $56.95 |
Book Description:
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This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the changing dynamics of politics of caste in colonial and postcolonial West Bengal. Drawing on cutting-edge scholarship and using an interdisciplinary approach, it examines why caste continues to be neglected in the politics of the state, as also how caste relations have permeated the politics of the region.
This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the changing dynamics of politics of caste in colonial and postcolonial West Bengal. Drawing on cutting-edge scholarship and using an interdisciplinary approach, it examines why caste continues to be neglected in the politics of the state, as also how caste relations have permeated the politics of the region.