Surinder S Jodhka Libri

Focusing on the contemporary realities of caste in both rural and urban India, this book offers rich empirical findings from northern regions. It delves into the reasons behind the enduring nature of caste in modern society, providing an original perspective on its complexities and implications within India's social and political landscape.

Caste is a complex, dynamic, and enduring aspect of Indian social life. Combining the most up-to-date research on caste with a rigorous exposition of its various dimensions-as an institution, as a traditional practice, and as power and humiliation-this short introduction will prove to be an indispensable starting point towards understanding caste in India.