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Author |
: Ornit Shani |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2007-07-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780521683692 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0521683696 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Synopsis Communalism, Caste and Hindu Nationalism by : Ornit Shani
Belligerent Hindu nationalism, accompanied by recurring communal violence between Hindus and Muslims, has become a compelling force in Indian politics over the last two decades of the twentieth century. Ornit Shani's book, which examines the rise of communalism, asks why distinct groups of Hindus, deeply divided by caste, mobilised on the basis of unitary Hindu nationalism? And why was the Hindu nationalist rhetoric about the threat from the essentially impoverished Muslim minority so persuasive to the Hindu majority? Shani uses evidence from communal violence in Ahmedabad, the largest and most prosperous city in Gujarat, long considered the 'laboratory' of Hindu nationalism, as the basis for her investigations. She argues that, contrary to the currently perceived wisdom, the growth of communalism did not lie in Hindu-Muslim antagonisms alone. It was rather an expression of intensifying tensions among Hindus, nurtured by changes in the caste regime and associated state policies. The causes for the resulting uncertainties among Hindus were frequently displaced onto Muslims, thus enabling caste tensions to develop and deepen communal rivalries. The book offers a significant and persuasive challenge to previous scholarship on the rise of communalism, providing a conceptual framework for thinking of similar conflicts elsewhere. It will be welcomed by students and readers with a professional interest in the region. Book jacket.
Author |
: Christophe Jaffrelot |
Publisher |
: Princeton University Press |
Total Pages |
: 405 |
Release |
: 2009-01-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781400828036 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1400828031 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis Hindu Nationalism by : Christophe Jaffrelot
Hindu nationalism came to world attention in 1998, when the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won national elections in India. Although the BJP was defeated nationally in 2004, it continues to govern large Indian states, and the movement it represents remains a major force in the world's largest democracy. This book presents the thought of the founding fathers and key intellectual leaders of Hindu nationalism from the time of the British Raj, through the independence period, to the present. Spanning more than 130 years of Indian history and including the writings of both famous and unknown ideologues, this reader reveals how the "Hindutuva" movement approaches key issues of Indian politics. Covering such important topics as secularism, religious conversion, relations with Muslims, education, and Hindu identity in the growing diaspora, this reader will be indispensable for anyone wishing to understand contemporary Indian politics, society, culture, or history.
Author |
: Christophe Jaffrelot |
Publisher |
: Princeton University Press |
Total Pages |
: 656 |
Release |
: 2023-04-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780691247908 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0691247900 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Modi's India by : Christophe Jaffrelot
A riveting account of how a popularly elected leader has steered the world's largest democracy toward authoritarianism and intolerance Over the past two decades, thanks to Narendra Modi, Hindu nationalism has been coupled with a form of national-populism that has ensured its success at the polls, first in Gujarat and then in India at large. Modi managed to seduce a substantial number of citizens by promising them development and polarizing the electorate along ethno-religious lines. Both facets of this national-populism found expression in a highly personalized political style as Modi related directly to the voters through all kinds of channels of communication in order to saturate the public space. Drawing on original interviews conducted across India, Christophe Jaffrelot shows how Modi's government has moved India toward a new form of democracy, an ethnic democracy that equates the majoritarian community with the nation and relegates Muslims and Christians to second-class citizens who are harassed by vigilante groups. He discusses how the promotion of Hindu nationalism has resulted in attacks against secularists, intellectuals, universities, and NGOs. Jaffrelot explains how the political system of India has acquired authoritarian features for other reasons, too. Eager to govern not only in New Delhi, but also in the states, the government has centralized power at the expense of federalism and undermined institutions that were part of the checks and balances, including India's Supreme Court. Modi's India is a sobering account of how a once-vibrant democracy can go wrong when a government backed by popular consent suppresses dissent while growing increasingly intolerant of ethnic and religious minorities.
Author |
: Christophe Jaffrelot |
Publisher |
: Primus Books |
Total Pages |
: 835 |
Release |
: 2010 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789380607047 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9380607040 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Religion, Caste, and Politics in India by : Christophe Jaffrelot
Following independence, the Nehruvian approach to socialism in India rested on three pillars: secularism and democracy in the political domain, state intervention in the economy, and diplomatic non-alignment mitigated by pro-Soviet leanings after the 1960s. These features defined a distinct "Indian model," if not the country's political identity. From this starting point, Christophe Jaffrelot traces the transformation of India throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, particularly the 1980s and 90s. The world's largest democracy has sustained itself by embracing not only the vernacular politicians of linguistic states, but also Dalits and "Other Backward Classes," or OBCs. The simultaneous--and related--rise of Hindu nationalism has put minorities--and secularism--on the defensive. In many ways the rule of law has been placed on trial as well. The liberalization of the economy has resulted in growth, yet not necessarily development, and India has acquired a new global status, becoming an emerging power intent on political and economic partnerships with Asia and the West. The traditional Nehruvian system is giving way to a less cohesive though more active India, a country that has become what it is against all odds. Jaffrelot maps this tumultuous journey, exploring the role of religion, caste, and politics in determining the fabric of a modern democratic state.
Author |
: Thomas Blom Hansen |
Publisher |
: Princeton University Press |
Total Pages |
: 300 |
Release |
: 1999-03-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781400823055 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1400823056 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Saffron Wave by : Thomas Blom Hansen
The rise of strong nationalist and religious movements in postcolonial and newly democratic countries alarms many Western observers. In The Saffron Wave, Thomas Hansen turns our attention to recent events in the world's largest democracy, India. Here he analyzes Indian receptivity to the right-wing Hindu nationalist party and its political wing, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which claims to create a polity based on "ancient" Hindu culture. Rather than interpreting Hindu nationalism as a mainly religious phenomenon, or a strictly political movement, Hansen places the BJP within the context of the larger transformations of democratic governance in India. Hansen demonstrates that democratic transformation has enabled such developments as political mobilization among the lower castes and civil protections for religious minorities. Against this backdrop, the Hindu nationalist movement has successfully articulated the anxieties and desires of the large and amorphous Indian middle class. A form of conservative populism, the movement has attracted not only privileged groups fearing encroachment on their dominant positions but also "plebeian" and impoverished groups seeking recognition around a majoritarian rhetoric of cultural pride, order, and national strength. Combining political theory, ethnographic material, and sensitivity to colonial and postcolonial history, The Saffron Wave offers fresh insights into Indian politics and, by focusing on the links between democracy and ethnic majoritarianism, advances our understanding of democracy in the postcolonial world.
Author |
: Rajni Kothari |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 232 |
Release |
: 1998 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015042818040 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis Communalism in Indian Politics by : Rajni Kothari
Author |
: Shabnum Tejani |
Publisher |
: Indiana University Press |
Total Pages |
: 321 |
Release |
: 2021-01-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780253058324 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0253058325 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Indian Secularism by : Shabnum Tejani
Many of the central issues in modern Indian politics have long been understood in terms of an opposition between ideologies of secularism and communalism. Observers have argued that recent Hindu nationalism is the symptom of a crisis of Indian secularism and have blamed this on a resurgence of religion or communalism. Shabnum Tejani unpacks prevailing assumptions about the meaning of secularism in contemporary politics, focusing on India but with many points of comparison elsewhere in the world. She questions the simple dichotomy between secularism and communalism that has been used in scholarly study and political discourse. Tracing the social, political, and intellectual genealogies of the concepts of secularism and communalism from the late nineteenth century until the ratification of the Indian constitution in 1950, she shows how secularism came to be bound up with ideas about nationalism and national identity.
Author |
: D. Anand |
Publisher |
: Springer |
Total Pages |
: 153 |
Release |
: 2016-04-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780230339545 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0230339549 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Synopsis Hindu Nationalism in India and the Politics of Fear by : D. Anand
The representation of the Muslims as threatening to India's body politic is central to the Hindu nationalist project of organizing a political movement and normalizing anti-minority violence. Adopting a critical ethnographic approach, this book identifies the poetics and politics of fear and violence engendered within Hindu nationalism.
Author |
: Joya Chatterji |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 328 |
Release |
: 2002-06-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0521523281 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780521523288 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bengal Divided by : Joya Chatterji
An original and compelling account of the Hindu partitionist movement in Bengal.
Author |
: Edward Anderson |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 395 |
Release |
: 2020-05-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781000733464 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1000733467 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Neo-Hindutva by : Edward Anderson
Neo-Hindutva explores the recent proliferation and evolution of Hindu nationalism – the assertive majoritarian, right-wing ideology that is transforming contemporary India. This volume develops and expands on the idea of ‘neo-Hindutva’ –– Hindu nationalist ideology which is evolving and shifting in new, surprising, and significant ways, requiring a reassessment and reframing of prevailing understandings. The contributors identify and explain the ways in which Hindu nationalism increasingly permeates into new spaces: organisational, territorial, conceptual, rhetorical. The scope of the chapters reflect the diversity of contemporary Hindutva – both in India and beyond – which appears simultaneously brazen but concealed, nebulous and mainstreamed, militant yet normalised. They cover a wide range of topics and places in which one can locate new forms of Hindu nationalism: courts of law, the Northeast, the diaspora, Adivasi (tribal) communities, a powerful yoga guru, and the Internet. The volume also includes an in-depth interview with Christophe Jaffrelot and a postscript by Deepa Reddy. Helping readers to make sense of contemporary Hindutva, Neo-Hindutva is ideal for scholars of India, Hinduism, Nationalism, and Asian Studies more generally. This book was originally published as a special issue of Contemporary South Asia.