Indian caste system

Author(s)

• Pruthi, Raj

Bibliographic Information

Indian caste system

edited by R.K. Pruthi

（Culture and civilization series）

Discovery Publishing House, 2004

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [237]-243) and index

Summary: The caste system is a unique perspective of the Indian civilization. What distinguishes Hindu society from others is its caste system. There are different views about origin and growth of the caste system but today birth alone determines the caste of an individual. The aim of this volume is to examine and understand this vital aspect of the Hindu society

Details

• NCID: BA77787776
• ISBN:
  • 8171418473
• Country Code: ii
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New Delhi
• Pages/Volumes: 255 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : DS422.C3
  • NDC9 : 362.25
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Caste -- India
  • LCSH : India -- Civilization
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA75182945