The Structure of Indian Society: Then and Now

By A.M. Shah

Book Overview

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- -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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138351288
• ISBN13: 9781138351288
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Routledge India
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"