Ritual, Caste, and Religion in Colonial South India (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783447063777)

The volume "Ritual, Caste, and Religion in Colonial South Asia" edited by Michael Bergunder, Heiko Frese, and Ulrike Schroder focuses on South India during the colonial period in the 19th and 20th century. The study's purpose is to explore the impact that notions of ritual, caste, and religion had on Indian society during the time. The various authors give detailed analyses of Tamil and Telugu sources, emphasizing the historical background by accenting the newly established print media of the time. They show how these concepts played a crucial role in the formation of social, cultural, and religious identities, and with this vitally contribute to the history of colonisation in India.

Author: Michael Bergunder
ISBN-10: 3447063777
ISBN-13: 9783447063777
Publisher: Harrassowitz
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2010
Pages: 386
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.10w x 1.00d