Modernity in Indian social theory
By: A. Raghuramaraju
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New Delhi
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9780198070122
Subjects: Social conditions; Modern Civilization; Social change
Description: This text deals with a re-reading of the concept of modernity in Indian social theory and its application to understand contemporary Indian society and texts. It examines the work of several past and contemporary thinkers as well as issues like nationalism, secularism, notions of majority and minority, and lived Dalit experiences.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [143]-151) and index.