Nandanar's children : the Paraiyans' tryst with destiny, Tamil Nadu 1850-1956 / Raj Sekhar Basu.

By:

Basu, Raj Sekhar

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Sage series in modern Indian history ; 14.Publication details: Los Angeles [Calif.] ; London : SAGE, 2011.Description: lxvi, 424 p. ; 23 cmISBN:

9788132105145
8132105141

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DDC classification:

305.894 22 BAS

Contents:

Elusive freedom: the Paraiyans and agrarian servitude in nineteenth century Tamil Nadu -- The missionary involvement with the "Pariah" issue in South India -- Search for fresh pastures: overseas and internal migration patterns of the Tamil Paraiyans in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries -- The Paraiyans: from socio-economic upliftment to entry into politics -- The making of 'Adi Dravida' politics in Tamil Nadu -- Political groupism and fractured 'Adi Dravida' politics in Tamil Nadu.

Summary: Builts around the historical experiences of the Paraiyars of Tamil Nadu. This title traces the transformation of the Paraiyars from an 'untouchable' and socially despised community to one that came to acquire prominence in the political scene of Tamil Nadu, especially in early 20th century.

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Elusive freedom: the Paraiyans and agrarian servitude in nineteenth century Tamil Nadu --
The missionary involvement with the "Pariah" issue in South India --
Search for fresh pastures: overseas and internal migration patterns of the Tamil Paraiyans in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries --
The Paraiyans: from socio-economic upliftment to entry into politics --
The making of 'Adi Dravida' politics in Tamil Nadu --
Political groupism and fractured 'Adi Dravida' politics in Tamil Nadu.

Builts around the historical experiences of the Paraiyars of Tamil Nadu. This title traces the transformation of the Paraiyars from an 'untouchable' and socially despised community to one that came to acquire prominence in the political scene of Tamil Nadu, especially in early 20th century.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-414) and index.

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