Indian Caste Customs
Indian Caste Customs
Author:
L. S. S. O'Malley
Published:
December 2013
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781107657403
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Originally published in 1932, this book presents a concise study of the Indian caste system. The text was created 'in the hope of adding to the ordinary man's knowledge of this peculiar form of social organization and of enabling him to form a judgment of its merits and defects'. Textual notes are included throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in anthropology and perspectives on the Indian caste system.
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December 2013Paperback
9781107657403
202 pages
203 × 127 × 12 mm
0.23kg
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. The caste system
- 2. Caste government
- 3. External control
- 4. Penalties
- 5. Marriage and morals
- 6. Food and drink
- 7. Occupations
- 8. The untouchables
- 9. Modern tendencies
- Index.
