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April 26, 2025
BR 140/ 2023 - wl-6592-The Multiple Lives of Caste; The Oxford Handbook of Caste edited by Surinder S Jodhka and Jules Naudet, Oxford and New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2023; pp 682, ₹4,500 (hardcover).
Key Points
Caste systems influence social interactions and cultural identity in India, affecting numerous community aspects.
The handbook features insights from various scholars about caste's role in shaping social structures, integrating diverse viewpoints.
Edited by Surinder S Jodhka and Jules Naudet, the volume spans over 660 pages, making it a significant contribution to caste studies.
The comprehensive overview aims to deepen understanding of caste, suggesting implications for policy and social dynamics.
Abstract
Jodhka, Surinder S and Jules Naudet (eds) (2023); The Oxford Handbook of Caste, Oxford: Oxford University Press; pp xx + 660, ₹ 4500.