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- ISBN
- 9781859732144
- Book Title
- Untouchables of India
- Item Length
- 9.2in
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publication Year
- 2001
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Genre
- Social Science, Political Science
- Topic
- Ethnic Studies / General, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Public Policy / Social Policy, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
- Item Width
- 6.1in
- Item Weight
- 12.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 244 Pages
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The subjugation of millions of people in a caste system that is a radical form of apartheid has long had its critics, both from within India and from outside it. Although the government has introduced equal opportunity legislation in an effort to right some of history's wrongs, untouchability is an accident of birth that continues to stigmatize and ostracize more than one hundred and forty million people. Untouchables remain on the bottom of the socioeconomic scale and are found, more often than not, in unskilled, low status occupations. They are forbidden to enter temples, often beg for their food, must leave their chests uncovered and silently endure public humiliations and insults. They remain on the fringes of society and it is even said by some that their shadows pollute passersby. This excellent book addresses the problem of untouchability by providing an overview of the subject as well as penetrating insights into its social and religious origins. The author persuasively demonstrates that untouchability is a deeply ambiguous condition: neither inside nor outside society, reviled yet indispensable, untouchables constitute an original category of social exclusion. This is reflected in the various social movements they have led over the last century and more. The situation of untouchables is crucial to the understanding of caste dynamics, especially in contemporary circumstances, but emphasis, particularly within anthropology, has been placed on the dominant aspects of the caste system rather than on those marginalized and excluded from it. This important book redresses this problem and represents a vital contribution to studies of India, Hinduism, human rights, history, sociology and anthropology.
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1859732143
ISBN-13
9781859732144
eBay Product ID (ePID)
598977
Product Key Features
Book Title
Untouchables of India
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Ethnic Studies / General, Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Public Policy / Social Policy, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Publication Year
2001
Genre
Social Science, Political Science
Number of Pages
244 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
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'Deliege's important and groundbreaking book makes gripping and tragic reading. Its grim message must not be ignored.'William Dalrymple, The Sunday Times'This excellent book is highly recommended for those interested in South Asian studies, social stratification, and inequality.'Choice'All in all, therefore, this is a valuable work which raises a number of important issues, but which also serves to waymark current understandings of this complex phenomena, thus immeasurably aiding the formulation of future research.'Anthropological Theory'This book is valuable for both scholars of Indian society and for sociologists interested in social stratification ... the bibliography is vast and the issues are clear.'Contemporary Sociology, Deliege's important and groundbreaking book makes gripping and tragic reading. Its grim message must not be ignored., This excellent book is highly recommended for those interested in South Asian studies, social stratification, and inequality., "Deliege's important and groundbreaking book makes gripping and tragic reading. Its grim message must not be ignored." --William Dalrymple,The Sunday Times "This excellent book is highly recommended for those interested in South Asian studies, social stratification, and inequality." --Choice "All in all, therefore, this is a valuable work which raises a number of important issues, but which also serves to waymark current understandings of this complex phenomena, thus immeasurably aiding the formulation of future research." --Anthropological Theory "This book is valuable for both scholars of Indian society and for sociologists interested in social stratification . . . the bibliography is vast and the issues are clear." --Contemporary Sociology, This book is valuable for both scholars of Indian society and for sociologists interested in social stratification . . . the bibliography is vast and the issues are clear., All in all, therefore, this is a valuable work which raises a number of important issues, but which also serves to waymark current understandings of this complex phenomena, thus immeasurably aiding the formulation of future research., "Deliege's important and groundbreaking book makes gripping and tragic reading. Its grim message must not be ignored." --William Dalrymple, The Sunday Times "This excellent book is highly recommended for those interested in South Asian studies, social stratification, and inequality." -- Choice "All in all, therefore, this is a valuable work which raises a number of important issues, but which also serves to waymark current understandings of this complex phenomena, thus immeasurably aiding the formulation of future research." -- Anthropological Theory "This book is valuable for both scholars of Indian society and for sociologists interested in social stratification . . . the bibliography is vast and the issues are clear." -- Contemporary Sociology, "Deliege's important and groundbreaking book makes gripping and tragic reading. Its grim message must not be ignored." -- William Dalrymple, The Sunday Times "This excellent book is highly recommended for those interested in South Asian studies, social stratification, and inequality." -- Choice "All in all, therefore, this is a valuable work which raises a number of important issues, but which also serves to waymark current understandings of this complex phenomena, thus immeasurably aiding the formulation of future research." -- Anthropological Theory "This book is valuable for both scholars of Indian society and for sociologists interested in social stratification . . . the bibliography is vast and the issues are clear." -- Contemporary Sociology, 'Deliege's important and groundbreaking book makes gripping and tragic reading. Its grim message must not be ignored.' William Dalrymple, The Sunday Times 'This excellent book is highly recommended for those interested in South Asian studies, social stratification, and inequality.' Choice 'All in all, therefore, this is a valuable work which raises a number of important issues, but which also serves to waymark current understandings of this complex phenomena, thus immeasurably aiding the formulation of future research.' Anthropological Theory 'This book is valuable for both scholars of Indian society and for sociologists interested in social stratification hellip; the bibliography is vast and the issues are clear.' Contemporary Sociology
Copyright Date
1999
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
305.5/68
Series
Global Issues Ser.
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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Fast shipping. Item did arrive with a little damage on the spine (I included pictures). However, it was in a very thick cardboard mailer. I'm assuming that it was damaged during shipping. Not upset about it, especially considering that it cost at least half of what others are selling it for. I wasn't looking at this as a collectors item anyway. Just wanted it for myself. Would purchase from them again.
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Beautifuln in even better condition than expected. No flaws.
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DO NOT TRUST THIS SELLER. Frauds.
I wanted a specific edition of the book (it comes in many editions) with the exact same cover as shown in the stock photo. I messaged the seller requesting confirmation - and said that I would buy the book only if it was this specific edition. They sent me a confirmation that it was and even sent me a photo (photo 1).
Then they sent me an edition with a different cover (photo 2).
I live on another continent. - I can't spend 50$ shipping it back. Shameful.
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