The Structure of Indian Society

Then and Now

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Sociology
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Author: A.M. Shah ISBN: 9780429685224
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 2, 2019
Imprint: Routledge India Language: English
Author: A.M. Shah
ISBN: 9780429685224
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 2, 2019
Imprint: Routledge India
Language: English

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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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

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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