Social movements in India : a review of the literature

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Social movements in India : a review of the literature

Ghanshyam Shah

Sage Publications, 1990

  • : U.S.
  • : India

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Includes bibliographies and index

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Description

Shah critically examines and reveiws the literature covering social movements in India since 1857 to the present. He highlights the theoretical issues while analysing major trends in the different movements. In addition, the author draws attention to the uneven nature of existing studies in terms of the types of movements studied and the regions covered he also suggests possible areas for future research.

Table of Contents

Introduction Peasant Movements Tribal Movements Dalit Movements Backward Caste/Class Movements Women's Movements Students Movements Middle Class Movements Industrial Working Class Movements Conclusions and Future Research

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