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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book began as a question I could not set aside: Why does hierarchy endure, even in societies that proclaim equality? In India, this question cannot be asked without entering the long and complicated history of varna and caste.I did not begin this project as an attempt to provide final answers. Rather, it was born out of conversations-with students who asked why the past still shapes their futures, with colleagues who debated the intersections of religion, law, and society, and with friends whose lived experiences carried truths deeper than any theory. These conversations reminded me that the story of varna is not abstract; it is intimate, lived, and present.This book is written with three intentions: To understand varna not only as an ancient concept but as a lived social reality that has shaped law, politics, education, gender, and economy across centuries.To situate varna within broader human questions about inequality, power, and dignity, so that its study is not confined to India alone but speaks to global debates about hierarchy.To imagine possibilities beyond varna-by listening to voices of resistance, reinterpretation, and solidarity across generations.My approach has been deliberately interdisciplinary: drawing on history, philosophy, anthropology, political science, and literature. But beyond the disciplines, this book is rooted in a simple conviction: that scholarship must serve life, not the other way around.It is also, in some ways, a deeply personal journey. Like many in India, I grew up hearing stories of caste without fully grasping their weight. It was only through years of study and listening that I came to see how profoundly varna shapes not only institutions but the invisible fabric of daily life-friendships, opportunities, silences. Writing this book has been both a reckoning and a responsibility.If these chapters succeed, it is not because they present a perfect account, but because they open space for reflection and dialogue. The questions of varna-about belonging, justice, and equality-are not India's alone. They are the world's.I invite you, the reader, not to take this book as a closed text but as a companion on a journey-sometimes historical, sometimes philosophical, often unsettling, but always guided by the hope that understanding can lead to transformation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is also a reflection on the intimate interplay between personal and collective memory. Alona's recollections, David's strategies for endurance, and Miriam's chronicling of daily victories highlight how memory shapes identity. Memory preserves the self, even under conditions of extreme deprivation. It allows individuals to reclaim agency, to assert continuity in the face of rupture, and to maintain moral and emotional coherence. At the same time, shared memory fosters community cohesion. The stories of survival and the rituals of remembrance serve as bridges across generations, connecting those who experienced trauma directly with those who learn of it second hand. Through memory, the past informs the present and guides the future, offering lessons in courage, compassion, and the importance of vigilance against forces that threaten human life and dignity. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book began as a question I could not set aside: Why does hierarchy endure, even in societies that proclaim equality? In India, this question cannot be asked without entering the long and complicated history of varna and caste.I did not begin this project as an attempt to provide final answers. Rather, it was born out of conversations-with students who asked why the past still shapes their futures, with colleagues who debated the intersections of religion, law, and society, and with friends whose lived experiences carried truths deeper than any theory. These conversations reminded me that the story of varna is not abstract; it is intimate, lived, and present.This book is written with three intentions: To understand varna not only as an ancient concept but as a lived social reality that has shaped law, politics, education, gender, and economy across centuries.To situate varna within broader human questions about inequality, power, and dignity, so that its study is not confined to India alone but speaks to global debates about hierarchy.To imagine possibilities beyond varna-by listening to voices of resistance, reinterpretation, and solidarity across generations.My approach has been deliberately interdisciplinary: drawing on history, philosophy, anthropology, political science, and literature. But beyond the disciplines, this book is rooted in a simple conviction: that scholarship must serve life, not the other way around.It is also, in some ways, a deeply personal journey. Like many in India, I grew up hearing stories of caste without fully grasping their weight. It was only through years of study and listening that I came to see how profoundly varna shapes not only institutions but the invisible fabric of daily life-friendships, opportunities, silences. Writing this book has been both a reckoning and a responsibility.If these chapters succeed, it is not because they present a perfect account, but because they open space for reflection and dialogue. The questions of varna-about belonging, justice, and equality-are not India's alone. They are the world's.I invite you, the reader, not to take this book as a closed text but as a companion on a journey-sometimes historical, sometimes philosophical, often unsettling, but always guided by the hope that understanding can lead to transformation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book began as a question I could not set aside: Why does hierarchy endure, even in societies that proclaim equality? In India, this question cannot be asked without entering the long and complicated history of varna and caste.I did not begin this project as an attempt to provide final answers. Rather, it was born out of conversations-with students who asked why the past still shapes their futures, with colleagues who debated the intersections of religion, law, and society, and with friends whose lived experiences carried truths deeper than any theory. These conversations reminded me that the story of varna is not abstract; it is intimate, lived, and present.This book is written with three intentions: To understand varna not only as an ancient concept but as a lived social reality that has shaped law, politics, education, gender, and economy across centuries.To situate varna within broader human questions about inequality, power, and dignity, so that its study is not confined to India alone but speaks to global debates about hierarchy.To imagine possibilities beyond varna-by listening to voices of resistance, reinterpretation, and solidarity across generations.My approach has been deliberately interdisciplinary: drawing on history, philosophy, anthropology, political science, and literature. But beyond the disciplines, this book is rooted in a simple conviction: that scholarship must serve life, not the other way around.It is also, in some ways, a deeply personal journey. Like many in India, I grew up hearing stories of caste without fully grasping their weight. It was only through years of study and listening that I came to see how profoundly varna shapes not only institutions but the invisible fabric of daily life-friendships, opportunities, silences. Writing this book has been both a reckoning and a responsibility.If these chapters succeed, it is not because they present a perfect account, but because they open space for reflection and dialogue. The questions of varna-about belonging, justice, and equality-are not India's alone. They are the world's.I invite you, the reader, not to take this book as a closed text but as a companion on a journey-sometimes historical, sometimes philosophical, often unsettling, but always guided by the hope that understanding can lead to transformation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The impetus for this book emerged from both a personal and scholarly journey-a journey marked by observation, inquiry, and reflection on the profound ways in which social hierarchies shape identity, politics, and culture in India. Growing up in a society where the legacies of Varna and caste were not abstract historical constructs but lived realities, I became acutely aware of the tensions between inherited social structures and the ideals of equality, justice, and democracy.1As a scholar-practitioner, I have spent decades examining the intersections of religion, politics, and social stratification. The rise of Hindutva in contemporary India, coupled with the enduring resonance of caste in everyday life, compelled me to investigate the ways in which historical ideas of Varna are continually reinterpreted, instrumentalized, and contested.2 This book seeks to unravel these complex dynamics, tracing the transformation of Varna from a philosophical notion into a political instrument that shapes both cultural narratives and electoral strategies.My motivation is also deeply ethical. The persistence of social hierarchies, discrimination, and exclusion challenges the promise of India's democratic and constitutional ideals.3 By documenting the historical evolution, political appropriation, and contemporary contestation of Varna, I aim to illuminate not only the mechanisms of inequality but also the sites of resistance, reform, and hope. From the Bhakti saints to Ambedkarite movements, from grassroots activism to legal interventions, the stories of struggle and resilience form a central thread in this narrative.4This work is intended for a diverse readership: scholars of Indian history and politics, students of social theory, policymakers, and thoughtful general readers interested in understanding the deep structures of inequality that continue to shape India.5 My approach blends historical scholarship with a semi-literary narrative style, seeking to make the material both analytically rigorous and accessible, providing context, case studies, and human stories that reveal the lived dimensions of caste and identity.Finally, this book is a call to reflection. Understanding the past is not merely an academic exercise; it is essential for shaping a future in which equality, justice, and human dignity are not aspirational ideals but lived realities.6 By engaging with the history, politics, and culture of Varna, readers are invited to confront uncomfortable truths, recognize enduring patterns of privilege and exclusion, and consider the possibilities of an India that transcends inherited hierarchies to embrace an inclusive, ethical, and democratic vision. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The impetus for this book emerged from both a personal and scholarly journey-a journey marked by observation, inquiry, and reflection on the profound ways in which social hierarchies shape identity, politics, and culture in India. Growing up in a society where the legacies of Varna and caste were not abstract historical constructs but lived realities, I became acutely aware of the tensions between inherited social structures and the ideals of equality, justice, and democracy.1As a scholar-practitioner, I have spent decades examining the intersections of religion, politics, and social stratification. The rise of Hindutva in contemporary India, coupled with the enduring resonance of caste in everyday life, compelled me to investigate the ways in which historical ideas of Varna are continually reinterpreted, instrumentalized, and contested.2 This book seeks to unravel these complex dynamics, tracing the transformation of Varna from a philosophical notion into a political instrument that shapes both cultural narratives and electoral strategies.My motivation is also deeply ethical. The persistence of social hierarchies, discrimination, and exclusion challenges the promise of India's democratic and constitutional ideals.3 By documenting the historical evolution, political appropriation, and contemporary contestation of Varna, I aim to illuminate not only the mechanisms of inequality but also the sites of resistance, reform, and hope. From the Bhakti saints to Ambedkarite movements, from grassroots activism to legal interventions, the stories of struggle and resilience form a central thread in this narrative.4This work is intended for a diverse readership: scholars of Indian history and politics, students of social theory, policymakers, and thoughtful general readers interested in understanding the deep structures of inequality that continue to shape India.5 My approach blends historical scholarship with a semi-literary narrative style, seeking to make the material both analytically rigorous and accessible, providing context, case studies, and human stories that reveal the lived dimensions of caste and identity.Finally, this book is a call to reflection. Understanding the past is not merely an academic exercise; it is essential for shaping a future in which equality, justice, and human dignity are not aspirational ideals but lived realities.6 By engaging with the history, politics, and culture of Varna, readers are invited to confront uncomfortable truths, recognize enduring patterns of privilege and exclusion, and consider the possibilities of an India that transcends inherited hierarchies to embrace an inclusive, ethical, and democratic vision. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is also a reflection on the intimate interplay between personal and collective memory. Alona's recollections, David's strategies for endurance, and Miriam's chronicling of daily victories highlight how memory shapes identity. Memory preserves the self, even under conditions of extreme deprivation. It allows individuals to reclaim agency, to assert continuity in the face of rupture, and to maintain moral and emotional coherence. At the same time, shared memory fosters community cohesion. The stories of survival and the rituals of remembrance serve as bridges across generations, connecting those who experienced trauma directly with those who learn of it second hand. Through memory, the past informs the present and guides the future, offering lessons in courage, compassion, and the importance of vigilance against forces that threaten human life and dignity. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is also a reflection on the intimate interplay between personal and collective memory. Alona's recollections, David's strategies for endurance, and Miriam's chronicling of daily victories highlight how memory shapes identity. Memory preserves the self, even under conditions of extreme deprivation. It allows individuals to reclaim agency, to assert continuity in the face of rupture, and to maintain moral and emotional coherence. At the same time, shared memory fosters community cohesion. The stories of survival and the rituals of remembrance serve as bridges across generations, connecting those who experienced trauma directly with those who learn of it second hand. Through memory, the past informs the present and guides the future, offering lessons in courage, compassion, and the importance of vigilance against forces that threaten human life and dignity. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book began as a question I could not set aside: Why does hierarchy endure, even in societies that proclaim equality In India, this question cannot be asked without entering the long and complicated history of varna and caste.I did not begin this project as an attempt to provide final answers. Rather, it was born out of conversations-with students who asked why the past still shapes their futures, with colleagues who debated the intersections of religion, law, and society, and with friends whose lived experiences carried truths deeper than any theory. These conversations reminded me that the story of varna is not abstract; it is intimate, lived, and present.This book is written with three intentions:To understand varna not only as an ancient concept but as a lived social reality that has shaped law, politics, education, gender, and economy across centuries.To situate varna within broader human questions about inequality, power, and dignity, so that its study is not confined to India alone but speaks to global debates about hierarchy.To imagine possibilities beyond varna-by listening to voices of resistance, reinterpretation, and solidarity across generations.My approach has been deliberately interdisciplinary: drawing on history, philosophy, anthropology, political science, and literature. But beyond the disciplines, this book is rooted in a simple conviction: that scholarship must serve life, not the other way around.It is also, in some ways, a deeply personal journey. Like many in India, I grew up hearing stories of caste without fully grasping their weight. It was only through years of study and listening that I came to see how profoundly varna shapes not only institutions but the invisible fabric of daily life-friendships, opportunities, silences. Writing this book has been both a reckoning and a responsibility.If these chapters succeed, it is not because they present a perfect account, but because they open space for reflection and dialogue. The questions of varna-about belonging, justice, and equality-are not India's alone. They are the world's.I invite you, the reader, not to take this book as a closed text but as a companion on a journey-sometimes historical, sometimes philosophical, often unsettling, but always guided by the hope that understanding can lead to transformation.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The impetus for this book emerged from both a personal and scholarly journey-a journey marked by observation, inquiry, and reflection on the profound ways in which social hierarchies shape identity, politics, and culture in India. Growing up in a society where the legacies of Varna and caste were not abstract historical constructs but lived realities, I became acutely aware of the tensions between inherited social structures and the ideals of equality, justice, and democracy. As a scholar-practitioner, I have spent decades examining the intersections of religion, politics, and social stratification. The rise of Hindutva in contemporary India, coupled with the enduring resonance of caste in everyday life, compelled me to investigate the ways in which historical ideas of Varna are continually reinterpreted, instrumentalized, and contested. This book seeks to unravel these complex dynamics, tracing the transformation of Varna from a philosophical notion into a political instrument that shapes both cultural narratives and electoral strategies.My motivation is also deeply ethical. The persistence of social hierarchies, discrimination, and exclusion challenges the promise of India's democratic and constitutional ideals. By documenting the historical evolution, political appropriation, and contemporary contestation of Varna, I aim to illuminate not only the mechanisms of inequality but also the sites of resistance, reform, and hope. From the Bhakti saints to Ambedkarite movements, from grassroots activism to legal interventions, the stories of struggle and resilience form a central thread in this narrative.żThis work is intended for a diverse readership: scholars of Indian history and politics, students of social theory, policymakers, and thoughtful general readers interested in understanding the deep structures of inequality that continue to shape India.ż My approach blends historical scholarship with a semi-literary narrative style, seeking to make the material both analytically rigorous and accessible, providing context, case studies, and human stories that reveal the lived dimensions of caste and identity.Finally, this book is a call to reflection. Understanding the past is not merely an academic exercise; it is essential for shaping a future in which equality, justice, and human dignity are not aspirational ideals but lived realities.ż By engaging with the history, politics, and culture of Varna, readers are invited to confront uncomfortable truths, recognize enduring patterns of privilege and exclusion, and consider the possibilities of an India that transcends inherited hierarchies to embrace an inclusive, ethical, and democratic vision.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Varna Paradox | arry Prashant Miranda | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | [.] PRASHANT MIRANDA | EAN 9798232830328 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Politics of Purity | Arry Prashant Miranda | Taschenbuch | A | Englisch | 2026 | [.] PRASHANT MIRANDA | EAN 9798235495449 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book is also a reflection on the intimate interplay between personal and collective memory. Alona's recollections, David's strategies for endurance, and Miriam's chronicling of daily victories highlight how memory shapes identity. Memory preserves the self, even under conditions of extreme deprivation. It allows individuals to reclaim agency, to assert continuity in the face of rupture, and to maintain moral and emotional coherence. At the same time, shared memory fosters community cohesion. The stories of survival and the rituals of remembrance serve as bridges across generations, connecting those who experienced trauma directly with those who learn of it second hand. Through memory, the past informs the present and guides the future, offering lessons in courage, compassion, and the importance of vigilance against forces that threaten human life and dignity.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. In the Darkness, Holding Light | Arry Prashant Miranda | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | [.] Prashant | EAN 9798227451057 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.