Description: Communalism, Caste and Hindu Nationalism by Ornit Shani Ornit Shani examines the rise of Hindu nationalism, asking why distinct groups of Hindus, deeply divided by caste, mobilised on the basis of unitary Hindu nationalism, and why the Hindu nationalist rhetoric about the threat of the Muslim minority was so persuasive to the Hindu majority. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Belligerent Hindu nationalism, accompanied by recurring communal violence between Hindus and Muslims, has become a compelling force in Indian politics over the last two decades. Ornit Shanis book examines the rise of Hindu nationalism, asking why distinct groups of Hindus, deeply divided by caste, mobilised on the basis of unitary Hindu nationalism, and why the Hindu nationalist rhetoric about the threat of the impoverished Muslim minority was so persuasive to the Hindu majority. Using evidence from communal violence in Gujarat, Shani argues that the growth of communalism was not simply a result of Hindu-Muslim antagonisms, but was driven by intensifying tensions among Hindus, nurtured by changes in the relations between castes and associated state policies. These, in turn, were frequently displaced onto Muslims, thus enabling caste conflicts to develop and deepen communal rivalries. The book offers a challenge to previous scholarship on the rise of communalism, which will be welcomed by students and professionals. Notes Belligerent Hindu nationalism, accompanied by recurring communal violence between Hindus and Muslims, has become a compelling force in Indian politics over the last two decades. Ornit Shani examines the rise of Hindu nationalism, asking why distinct groups of Hindus, deeply divided by caste, mobilised on the basis of unitary Hindu nationalism, and why the Hindu nationalist rhetoric about the threat of the Muslim minority was so persuasive to the Hindu majority. The book challenges previous scholarship on the rise of communalism, which will be welcomed by students and professionals. Author Biography Omit Shani is Lecturer in Political Science at Tel Aviv University. Table of Contents Introduction; Part I. The Background: 1. Setting the scene; 2. The politics and discourse of reservations and caste; Part II. The 1985 Ahmedabad Riots: The historical conjunction between caste and communalism; Outlining the riots - the plot; 3. The official account; 4. The living-text, or, the riots within the riot; Part III. The Making of Ethnohinduism: 5. The making of ethnohinduism: from the politics of redistribution to the politics of recognition; 6. The role of violence in ethnic politics; Bibliography. Review This is exactly the kind of sophisticated study we need at this juncture in the development of scholarly literature on the Hindu nationalist movement, and its relationship to other seismic shifts in contemporary Indian democracy. India ReviewShani makes her case with telling detail. The extensive bibliography is an excellent guide to the study of communalism and of ethnic competition and violence in India. Journal of Interdisciplinary HistoryAmong the many analyses of the violence, Ornit Shanis contribution is especially useful because she pays careful attention to ground realities. Journal of Asian Studies Promotional An examination of the rise of Hindu nationalism in India. Review Quote This is exactly the kind of sophisticated study we need at this juncture in the development of scholarly literature on the Hindu nationalist movement, and its relationship to other seismic shifts in contemporary Indian democracy. India Review Promotional "Headline" An examination of the rise of Hindu nationalism in India. Description for Bookstore Ornit Shani examines the rise of Hindu nationalism, asking why distinct groups of Hindus, deeply divided by caste, mobilised on the basis of unitary Hindu nationalism, and why the Hindu nationalist rhetoric about the threat of the Muslim minority was so persuasive to the Hindu majority. Description for Library Ornit Shani examines the rise of Hindu nationalism, asking why distinct groups of Hindus, deeply divided by caste, mobilised on the basis of unitary Hindu nationalism, and why the Hindu nationalist rhetoric about the threat of the Muslim minority was so persuasive to the Hindu majority. Details ISBN0521865131 Author Ornit Shani Short Title COMMUNALISM CASTE & HINDU NATI Pages 230 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521865131 ISBN-13 9780521865135 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2007 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle The Violence in Gujarat Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st DEWEY 320.54095475 Affiliation University of Haifa, Israel DOI 10.1604/9780521865135 AU Release Date 2007-07-12 NZ Release Date 2007-07-12 UK Release Date 2007-07-12 Illustrations 1 Maps Publication Date 2007-07-12 Alternative 9780511607936 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168631535;
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