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Fractured tales : invisibles in Indian democracy /

"Fracture Tales documents narratives of the voiceless and invisible dalit castes that have been left out in the 60 years of state-led Indian democracy. Exploring the deepening of democracy among the dalits of Uttar Pradesh, it argues that the process of democratization of these communities over...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Badri Narayan
Format: Printed Book
Published: New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2016.
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Online Access:https://global.oup.com/academic/product/fractured-tales-9780199466283?cc=in&lang=en&
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Summary:"Fracture Tales documents narratives of the voiceless and invisible dalit castes that have been left out in the 60 years of state-led Indian democracy. Exploring the deepening of democracy among the dalits of Uttar Pradesh, it argues that the process of democratization of these communities over-represents some groups such as the Chamars and Pasis while neglecting others like the Musahar, Bansphor, and Sapera communities"--Page [4] of cover.
Physical Description:xiv, 186 p.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-177) and index.
ISBN:9780199466283