Caste is a complex, dynamic, and enduring aspect of Indian social life. Combining the most up-to-date research on caste with a rigorous exposition of its various dimensions-as an institution, as a traditional practice, and as power and humiliation-this short introduction will prove to be an indispensable starting point towards understanding caste in India.
September 2012, ca. 224 Seiten, Oxford India Short Introductions Series, Englisch
Oxford Academic
978-0-19-808936-0