Desai, A. R. <br/><br/>
Social background of Indian nationalism 
by A. R. Desai 
 - 6th ed. 
 - New Delhi  Sage Publications  2016 
 - xxvi, 276p., B-7, I-6 ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes index, bibliography and references. 
<br/><br/>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 <br/>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 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9789386042255  Rs.350.00 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Political science--Nationalism--India<br/>Political Science
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>320.540954  / DES