The Hindu Jajmani System: A Socio-Economic System Interrelating Members Of A Hindu Village Community In Services [Hardcover]

About The Book: The Hindu Jajmani System by William Henricks Wiser examines the traditional socio-economic structure of Indian villages, where different castes provided specialized services in exchange for goods and support from landowning families. This system ensured interdependence among villagers through hereditary occupations. Wiser’s study highlights its role in sustaining village economies, social hierarchy, and cultural continuity. His work remains a foundational text in Indian anthropology, offering insights into caste-based service exchange and rural social organization. About The Author: William Henricks Wiser (1890–1961) was an American anthropologist and Presbyterian missionary in North India. He studied rural society, focusing on village life, social structures, and economic systems. His pioneering works, Behind Mud Walls and The Hindu Jajmani System, remain key texts in Indian anthropology. Along with his wife, Charlotte, he conducted extensive field research and contributed to India's rural development programs. A professor and scholar, he retired in 1959 and passed away in Pennsylvania in 1961. The Title 'The Hindu Jajmani System: A Socio-Economic System Interrelating Members Of A Hindu Village Community In Services written/authored/edited by William Henricks Wiser', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370148451 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 202 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religious. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms