Untouchable

Untouchable
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Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 1555876978
ISBN-13 : 9781555876975
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Book Synopsis Untouchable by : S. M. Michael

Download or read book Untouchable written by S. M. Michael and published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the enduring legacy of untouchability in India, this book challenges the ways in which the Indian experience has been represented in Western scholarship. The authors introduce the long tradition of Dalit emancipatory struggle and present a sustained critique of academic discourse on the dynamics of caste in Indian society. Case studies complement these arguments, underscoring the perils and problems that Dalits face in a contemporary context of communalized politics and market reforms.


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