Social background of Indian nationalism
by A. R. Desai
- 6th ed.
- New Delhi Sage Publications 2016
- xxvi, 276p., B-7, I-6 ; 24 cm.
Includes index, bibliography and references.
Economy and culture in pre British India -- British conquest of India -- Transformation of Indian agriculture under British Rule -- Social consequences of transformation of Indian agriculture -- Decline of town handicrafts -- Decline of village Artisan industries -- Rise and development of modern Indian industries Modern means of transport and rise of Indian Nationalism -- The role of modern education in the development of indian Nationalism -- Political and administration unification of India under British rule -- Rise of new social classes in India -- The role of the press in the development of modern Nationalism -- Social and religious reform movements as the expression of national democratic awakening -- Crusade against caste system Crusade against untouchability -- Movement for the emancipation of women -- Religious reform movements among Hindu and Muslims -- Rise of political movements as the expression of Indian Nationalism -- Problems of nationalities and minorities
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Political science--Nationalism--India Political Science