Caste (1922)

By William Alexander Fraser

Book Overview

Caste is a book written by William A. Fraser and published in 1922. The book explores the concept of caste in India, which is a social system that divides people into different social classes based on their birth, occupation, and social status. The author examines the historical, religious, and cultural roots of the caste system and its impact on Indian society. The book also discusses the various caste groups and their customs, traditions, and beliefs. Fraser provides insights into the challenges faced by the lower castes, including discrimination, poverty, and social exclusion. The book also examines the efforts made by reformers to abolish the caste system and promote social equality. Overall, Caste offers a comprehensive and informative analysis of one of the most complex and controversial social systems in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163901938
• ISBN13: 9781163901939
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"