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. Ornit Shani's book examines the rise of Hindu nationalism; asking why distinct groups of Hindus; deeply divided by caste; mobilised on the basis of unitary Hindu nationalism; and why the Hindu nationalist rhetoric about the threat of the impoverished Muslim minority was so persuasive to the Hindu majority. Using evidence from communal violence in Gujarat; Shani argues that the growth of communalism was not simply a result of Hindu-Muslim antagonisms; but was driven by intensifying tensions among Hindus; nurtured by changes in the relations between castes and associated state policies. These; in turn; were frequently displaced onto Muslims; thus enabling caste conflicts to develop and deepen communal rivalries. The book offers a challenge to previous scholarship on the rise of communalism; which will be welcomed by students and professionals.
#2077274 in Books Cambridge University Press 2005-07-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .83 x 5.98l; 1.09 #File Name: 0521605172366 pages
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