Transaction and hierarchy: elements for a theory of caste
Auteur :
Tambs-Lyche, Harald
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032652658
Date de publication :
25 juin 2024
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
580 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In this volume, the author challenges a number of widely held cultural stereotypes about India. Caste is not as old as Indian civilization itself, for caste has evolved throughout its history. It is not a colonial invention, nor does it result from weak state control. There is no single form of Indian kingship, and power relations, fundamental a