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Author : Prabhati Mukherjee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Beyond the Four Varnas written by Prabhati Mukherjee and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Pravhati Mukherjee
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN 13 : 8120804597
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)
Download or read book Beyond the Four Vernas written by Pravhati Mukherjee and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who were the untouchables in India? Why and when did they become so? are some of the questions the present study attempts to answer. As the sage proceeds, from the Rgveda onward, it unfold various facets of the problem faced by these people.
Author : Patrick Olivelle
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191007080
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Oxford History of Hinduism: Hindu Law written by Patrick Olivelle and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through pointed studies of important aspects and topics of dharma in Dharmaśāstra, this comprehensive collection shows that the history of Hinduism cannot be written without the history of Hindu law. Part One provides a concise overview of the literary genres in which Dharmasastra was written with attention to chronology and historical developments. This study divides the tradition into its two major historical periods—the origins and formation of the classical texts and the later genres of commentary and digest—in order to provide a thorough, but manageable overview of the textual bases of the tradition. Part Two presents descriptive and historical studies of all the major substantive topics of Dharmasastra. Each chapter offers readers with salest knowledge of the debates, transformations, and fluctcating importance of each topic. Indirectly, readers will also gain insight into the ethos or worldview of religious law in Hinduism, enabling them to get a feel for how dharma authors thought and why. Part Three contains brief studies of the impact and reception of Dharmasastra in other South Asian cultural and textual traditions. Finally, Part Four draws inspiration from "critical terms" in contemporary legal and religious studies to analyze Dharmasastra texts. Contributors offer interpretive views of Dharmasastra that start from hermeneutic and social concerns today.
Author : Georg Pfeffer
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9788180696237
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (962 download)
Download or read book Contemporary Society: Structure and exchange in tribal India and beyond written by Georg Pfeffer and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles in honor of S.N. Ratha, former professor at Sambalpur University, Orissa.
Author : João M. Paraskeva
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 100088239X
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)
Download or read book Critical Perspectives on the Denial of Caste in Educational Debate written by João M. Paraskeva and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-27 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume represents the first exploration of caste in the field of curriculum studies, challenging the ongoing silence around the issue of caste in education and curriculum theory. Presenting comprehensive critical examination of caste as a category of domination and oppression in the colonial power matrix, chapters confront Eurocentric educational epistemologies which deny the existence and influence of caste. The book examines the impact of such silence in educational policy, praxis, and curriculum, and draws from leading scholars to illustrate the fluidity of power and oppression in the caste system. By challenging historical, cultural, and institutional origins of caste and foregrounding perspectives from outside Western epistemological frameworks, the book pioneers a critical approach to integrating caste in educational debate to interrupt social and cognitive injustices. In so doing so, the volume advocates for an alternative, non-derivative curriculum reason, through an itinerant curriculum theory as a path toward the emergence of a critical Dalit educational theory. As such, it makes a vital contribution for scholars and researchers looking to refine and enhance their knowledge of curriculum studies by highlighting the importance of theorizing caste in the role of education.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1068 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Contemporary Law Review, with Current English and Foreighn Decisions written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 1068 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bernard S. Cohn
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351487809
Total Pages : 866 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (514 download)
Download or read book Structure and Change in Indian Society written by Bernard S. Cohn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent theoretical and methodological innovations in the anthropological analysis of South Asian societies have introduced distinctive modifications in the study of Indian social structure and social change. This book, reporting on twenty empirical studies of Indian society conducted by outstanding scholars, reflects these trends not only with reference to Indian society itself, but also in terms of the relevance of such trends to an understanding of social change more generally.The contributors demonstrate the adaptive changes experienced by the studied groups in particular villages, towns, cities, and regions. The authors view the basic social units of joint family, caste, and village not as structural isolates, but as intimately connected with one another and with other social units through social and cultural networks of various kinds that incorporate the social units into the complex structure of Indian civilization. Within this broadened conception of social structure, these studies trace the changing relations of politics, economics, law, and language to the caste system.Showing that the caste system is dynamic, with upward and downward mobility characterizing it from pre-British times to the present, the studies suggest that the modernizing forces which entered the system since independence--parliamentary democracy, universal suffrage, land reforms, modern education, urbanization, and industrial technology--provided new opportunities and paths to upward mobility, but did not radically alter the system. The chapters in this book show that the study of Indian society reveals novel forms of social structure change. They introduce methods and theories that may well encourage social scientists to extend the study of change in Indian society to the study of change in other areas.
Author : Brajadulal Chattopadhyaya
Publisher : Pearson Education India
ISBN 13 : 9788131719589
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (195 download)
Download or read book A Social History of Early India written by Brajadulal Chattopadhyaya and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2009 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed seminar papers.
Author : Manjunath.R
Publisher : Manjunath.R
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Beyond the Temples: Unraveling the Mysteries of Hindu Gods written by Manjunath.R and published by Manjunath.R. This book was released on 2023-11-24 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beyond the Temples: Unraveling the Mysteries of Hindu Gods" beckons readers on a profound exploration of Hinduism, transcending the conventional narratives and inviting them into the heart of this ancient, diverse, and deeply spiritual tradition. With meticulous research and an engaging narrative, the book unravels the intricate tapestry of Hindu thought, navigating through the pantheon of deities to uncover the profound meanings behind rituals, symbols, and myths. Delving into the essence of karma, dharma, and moksha, it unveils the interconnectedness of divinity and humanity. More than a mere survey of gods and goddesses, this book illuminates the philosophical underpinnings, offering a scholarly yet accessible journey into the timeless wisdom that extends "beyond the temples." Whether you are a scholar, a spiritual seeker, or someone curious about the profound intricacies of Hinduism, this book promises to be a captivating guide through the rich tapestry of this ancient tradition.
Author : Waqas Butt
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 1503635732
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (36 download)
Download or read book Life Beyond Waste written by Waqas Butt and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2023-05-16 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last several decades, life in Lahore has been undergoing profound transformations, from rapid and uneven urbanization to expanding state institutions and informal economies. What do these transformations look like if viewed from the lens of waste materials and the lives of those who toil with them? In Lahore, like in many parts of Pakistan and South Asia, waste workers—whether municipal employees or informal laborers—are drawn from low- or noncaste (Dalit) groups and dispose the collective refuse of the city's 11 million inhabitants. Bringing workers into contact with potentially polluting materials reinforces their stigmatization and marginalization, and yet, their work allows life to go on across Lahore and beyond. This historical and ethnographic account examines how waste work has been central to organizing and transforming the city of Lahore—its landscape, infrastructures, and life—across historical moments, from the colonial period to the present. Building upon conversations about changing configurations of work and labor under capitalism, and utilizing a theoretical framework of reproduction, Waqas H. Butt traces how forms of life in Punjab, organized around caste-based relations, have become embedded in infrastructures across Pakistan, making them crucial to numerous processes unfolding at distinct scales. Life Beyond Waste maintains that processes reproducing life in a city like Lahore must be critically assessed along the lines of caste, class, and religion, which have been constitutive features of urbanization across South Asia.
Author : Surinder S. Jodhka
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134837992
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (348 download)
Download or read book Inequality in Capitalist Societies written by Surinder S. Jodhka and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inequality is one of the most discussed topics of our times. Yet, we still do not know how to tackle the issue effectively. The book argues that this is due to the lack of understanding the structures responsible for the persistence of social inequality. It enquires into the mechanisms that produce and reproduce invisible dividing lines in society. Based on original case studies of Brazil, Germany, India and Laos comprising thousands of interviews, the authors argue that invisible classes emerge in capitalist societies, both reproducing and transforming precapitalist hierarchies. At the same time, locally particular forms of inequality persist. Social inequality in the contemporary world has to be understood as a specific combination of precapitalist inequalities, capitalist transformation and a particular class structure, which seems to emerge in all capitalist societies. The book links the configurations to an interpretation of global domination as well as to symbolic classification.
Author : Anantanand Rambachan
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1506453139
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)
Download or read book Essays in Hindu Theology written by Anantanand Rambachan and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work offers a series of theological explorations of themes not usually addressed in standard treatments of the Hindu tradition. RambachanÂs retrieval of these distinctive insights of Hindu theology has implications that extend across the world's religions, and that touches upon key areas of mutual interest and concern. Beginning with a general introduction to the Hindu theological tradition, the book examines several key issues in Hindu theology and its engagement with contemporary religious, social, political, and inter-faith questions, including the theological methods employed in the study of Hinduism, the discernment of vocation, the theological grounds for social justice in the Hindu tradition, religion and nationalism, violence and non-violence, theological resources for interreligious dialogue (especially among Hindus and Christians), hospitality and openness to the stranger, and spirituality and holiness. In exploring these issues, this study draws deeply from Hindu authoritative sources, but does not limit itself to description. Each chapter is also a work in constructive theology, offering an interpretation of the Hindu tradition appropriate for life in our contemporary world. Essays in Hindu Theology will be of great interest not only to theologians and scholars, but to all who are invested in interreligious understanding and theological engagements with modern challenges.
Author : Anand Teltumbde
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000780643
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)
Download or read book MAHAD: The Making of the First Dalit Revolt written by Anand Teltumbde and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MAHAD has an iconic place in Dalit universe. Associated with legendary personality of Dr Ambedkar, the struggle of Dalits at Mahad for asserting their rights to access the public tank, the Chavadar tank, arguably ranks among the first civil rights struggles in history. Unfortunately, it remained largely confined to folklore; its detailed account still remaining fragmented and in mostly Marathi. This book provides a comprehensive account, using many sources including the archival materials, of the two conferences in Mahad in 1927 that marks the beginning of the Dalit movement under Babasaheb Ambedkar to a wider readership in English. It tries to frame it within its historical context which will help people comprehend its historical significance. It also seeks to draw certain lessons for the future course of the Dalit movement. The book additionally contains the original account of Comrade R. B. MORE, the organizer of the first conference at Mahad.
Author : Manjunath.R
Publisher : Manjunath.R
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1148 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book GOD: Beyond the Veil of the Cosmos written by Manjunath.R and published by Manjunath.R. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 1148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'GOD: Beyond the Veil of the Cosmos,' embark on an extraordinary intellectual and spiritual journey that transcends the boundaries of conventional thought. With meticulous research and profound insight, author takes readers on a quest to unravel the enigmatic mysteries of the universe, exploring the existence of a higher power beyond the grasp of human comprehension. Delving into the realms of philosophy, science, and spirituality, this book challenges the limitations of human understanding, delving into the profound question that has captivated humanity for eons: What lies beyond the veil of the cosmos? Drawing upon ancient wisdom, modern scientific discoveries, and the timeless quest for meaning, this ground-breaking work invites readers to contemplate the divine intricacies of existence, urging them to contemplate their place within the grand tapestry of the universe. 'GOD: Beyond the Veil of the Cosmos' is a profound exploration that not only expands the boundaries of human knowledge but also ignites the spark of spiritual awakening in the hearts and minds of all who dare to seek the truth.
Author : Chris Gooding
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666791954
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)
Download or read book Beyond Slavery written by Chris Gooding and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there life beyond slavery? In the past twenty years, there has been an explosion of research related to human trafficking. However, very little of it has examined the moral issues that survivors face after they are freed, or that aftercare workers face as they help survivors try to live a life outside of bondage. And there has been almost nothing written on how the tools of moral and political theology might offer insight for Christians who wish to help survivors live a normal life after enslavement. This book hopes to address this gap in the discussion. Drawing on over fifty interviews with survivors, aftercare workers, and human trafficking specialists from his field work in India, Chris Gooding confronts difficult questions that arise during rehabilitation. Why do so many survivors of trafficking end up walking back into bondage? What might life after slavery look like for survivors who helped enslave other people? How can we build antislavery coalitions that keep survivors' voices at the center? Gooding looks at all these questions through the eschatological hope that Christians have that the Messiah will one day break every chain and free all people from all forms of bondage.
Author : Kautilya
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 8184750110
Total Pages : 832 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (847 download)
Download or read book The ARTHASHASTRA written by Kautilya and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2000-10-14 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary detailed manual on statecraft and the science of living by one of classical India's greatest minds; Kautilya; also known as Chanakya and Vishnugupta; wrote the Arthashastra not later than 150 AD though the date has not been conclusively established. Legend has it that he was either a Brahmin from Kerala or from north India; however; it is certain that Kautilya was the man who destroyed the Nanda dynasty and installed Chandragupta Maurya as the King of Magadha. A master strategist who was well-versed in the Vedas and adept at creating intrigues and devising political stratagems; Kautilya's genius is reflected in his Arthashastra which is the most comprehensive treatise of statecraft of classical times. The text contains fifteen books which cover numerous topics viz.; the King; a complete code of law; foreign policy; secret and occult practices and so on. The Arthashastra is written mainly in prose but also incorporates 380 shlokas. Artha; literally wealth; is one of four supreme aims prescribed by Hindu tradition. However; it has a much wider significance and the material well-being of individuals is just a part of it. In accordance with this; Kautilya's Arthashastra maintains that the state or government of a country has a vital role to play in maintaining the material status of both the nation and its people. Therefore; a significant part of the Arthashastra has to do with the science of economics. When it deals with the science of politics; the Arthashastra describes in detail the art of government in its widest sense—the maintenance of law and order as also of an efficient administrative machinery.
Author : Suchintita Dash
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (918 download)
Download or read book Journey of Law : From Deities to Decrees written by Suchintita Dash and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book embarks on a thought-provoking voyage through the annals of history, unraveling the intricate web that weaves together the realms of myth and jurisprudence. In this comprehensive examination, we delve deep into the intricate relationship between mythological narratives and the development of legal principles and practices. Through the pages of this book, you will come to understand how the captivating tales of Indian deities, epic sagas, and moral parables have influenced and continue to shape the foundations of Indian law.
