Publisher's Synopsis
""A Comparative Analysis of the Jajmani System"" is a scholarly book written by Thomas Owen Beidelman. The book is a detailed study of the Jajmani system, which is a traditional social and economic system in India. The Jajmani system is a complex system of interdependent relationships between different castes and communities, where each caste is expected to provide certain services to the other castes in exchange for goods and services. Beidelman's book provides a comparative analysis of the Jajmani system in different regions of India, including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The author examines the social, economic, and political aspects of the Jajmani system, and how it has evolved over time. He also compares the Jajmani system to other similar systems in different parts of the world, such as the feudal system in Europe and the patron-client system in Africa. The book is based on extensive fieldwork and research conducted by the author over a period of several years. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the Jajmani system and its role in Indian society. The book is an important contribution to the study of Indian society and culture, and provides valuable insights into the complex social and economic relationships that exist in India.Monographs Of The Association For Asian Studies, V8.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
