Panthers in parliament : Dalits, caste, and political power in South India /
Gorringe, Hugo, 1975-
Panthers in parliament : Dalits, caste, and political power in South India / Hugo Gorringe. - First edition. - 424 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In this ethnographic account of Dalit politics in Tamil Nadu, the author discusses how caste considerations inform and underpin politics in the state. With its micro-empirical focus on the journey of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (Liberation Panthers Party) in Tamil Nadu, it also explores diverse dimensions of mobilisation and ways in which contentious politics alters political regimes.
9780199468157
Liberation Panthers Party --India --Tamil Nadu.
Dalits --Political activity --India--Tamil Nadu.
Dalits --Civil rights--India --Tamil Nadu.
Caste --Political aspects --India--Tamil Nadu.
India --Tamil Nadu
323.3293095482 GOR / 022081
Panthers in parliament : Dalits, caste, and political power in South India / Hugo Gorringe. - First edition. - 424 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In this ethnographic account of Dalit politics in Tamil Nadu, the author discusses how caste considerations inform and underpin politics in the state. With its micro-empirical focus on the journey of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (Liberation Panthers Party) in Tamil Nadu, it also explores diverse dimensions of mobilisation and ways in which contentious politics alters political regimes.
9780199468157
Liberation Panthers Party --India --Tamil Nadu.
Dalits --Political activity --India--Tamil Nadu.
Dalits --Civil rights--India --Tamil Nadu.
Caste --Political aspects --India--Tamil Nadu.
India --Tamil Nadu
323.3293095482 GOR / 022081