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Caste, Marginalisation & Resistance

Caste, Marginalisation & Resistance The Politics of Identity of the Naths (Yogis) of Bengal and Assam

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Publisher's Synopsis

The identity politics of the householder Naths (Yogis), on the one hand, is one of the oldest and most persistent identity assertions in Bengal and Assam. On the other, for an array of reasons, the identity assertion of the householder Naths of Bengal and Assam has failed to draw academic curiosity so far. Since the late nineteenth century, a segment of the Naths, largely educated and elite, has been crafting their identity as Brahman grounded on their "origin myth", negotiating with the British colonial administration through different census enumerations, as well as internal social reforms.

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Manohar Publishers & Distributors are known for quality scholarly publications in the field of social sciences, with a focus on India in particular and South Asia in general. Over the years, apart from publishing well known Indian and foreign authors, Manohar has co-published with many prestigious institutions in India and abroad. We publish 40-45 original titles every year.

Book information

ISBN: 9789360807986
Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
Imprint: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
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Language: English
Number of pages: 260
Weight: 538g
Height: 169mm
Width: 246mm
Spine width: 20mm