Social Movements in India: Studies in Peasant, Tribal and Women's Movement - Softcover

Rao, M.S.A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8173043353 ISBN 13: 9788173043352

Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors, 2026

Synopsis

This book is divided into two parts. Part I includes six types of movements - peasant, backward classes, sectarian, tribal and women's. There are four papers on religious and sectarian movements among the Hindus and Muslims. One paper points out parallels between the backward classes here and Black movements in the U.S.A. in their fight against discriminations. Part two contains an extensive bibliography supporting the six types of movements and concepts.

About this title

About the Author

M.S.A. Rao was Professor of Sociology in the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. Author of several books, Professor Rao was awarded, during his lifetime, the Sarat Chandra Memorial Medal by the Asiatic Society for his outstanding contributions to cultural anthropology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8173043353
• ISBN 13: 9788173043352
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 468