Caste in Contemporary India

Caste in Contemporary India
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 271
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ISBN-10 : 9781351572620
ISBN-13 : 1351572628
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Download or read book Caste in Contemporary India written by SurinderS. Jodhka and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caste is a contested terrain in India's society and polity. This book explores contemporary realities of caste in rural and urban India. Presenting rich empirical findings across north India, it presents an original perspective on the reasons for the persistence of caste in India today.


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