Community Warriors

Community Warriors State, Peasants and Caste Armies in Bihar - South Asian Studies

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Publisher's Synopsis

An analysis of the continuuing influence of hierarchical caste in what is called 'barbaric Bihar' in India, this book dissects and portrays the private caste armies of Hindus and the phenomenon of politicization of caste massacres. The author argues that these caste armies have emerged as a surrogate arm of the state.

Book information

ISBN: 9781843317081
Publisher: Anthem
Imprint: Anthem
Pub date:
DEWEY: 323.0954123
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 300
Weight: -1g