This book is an ethnographic account of the emergence of Hindu nationalism in a tribal (adivasi) community in Chhattisgarh, central India. It is argued that the successful spread of Hindu nationalism in this area is due to the involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a militant Hindu nationalist organization, in local affairs. While active engagement in 'civilizing' strategies has enabled the RSS to legitimize its presence and endear itself to the local community, the book argues that participation in more aggressive strategies has made it possible for this organization to fuel and attach local tensions to a broader Hindu nationalist agenda.
By:
Peggy Froerer Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Weight: 512g ISBN:9781138102736 ISBN 10: 1138102733 Pages: 296 Publication Date:18 July 2017 Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Peggy Froerer is Lecturer in Anthropology, School of Social Sciences, Brunel University, UK.