TY  - BOOK
AU  - Basu,Raj Sekhar
AU  - 
TI  - Nandanar's children: the Paraiyans' tryst with destiny, Tamil Nadu 1850-1956 
T2  - SAGE series in modern Indian history
SN  - 9788132105145 
U1  - 305.894 22
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Los Angeles [Calif.], London
PB  - SAGE
KW  - Parhaiyas (Indic people)
KW  - India
KW  - Tamil Nadu
KW  - History
KW  - 19th century
KW  - 20th century
KW  - Social conditions
KW  - Politics and government
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-414) and index; 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.




N2  - 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.
ER  -