The Structure of Indian Society - Then and Now (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

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-a-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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge India
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2022
First published:	2019
Authors:	A.M. Shah
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	232
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-35128-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General
LSN:	1-138-35128-8
Barcode:	9781138351288

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