The Dalits and Dalits Awakening in India [Hardcover]

The Dalits had been the victims of our society which diminished their socio-economic status since centuries. The author has meticulously given details on origin of caste and caste system, the age of foreign invasions, the untouchables of Medieval India, impact of Islam, the impact of Bhakti Movement, history tradition and the voice of revolt, the Bhakti Marga, devotion and its implications. This work will be useful for social scientists, teachers, politicians and students in India and abroad. About The Author:- Dr. Buta Singh, a well-known Parliamentarian , social worker, agriculturist and journalist, has a chequered career in active politics for the lastfive decades. Contents:- Preface • Origin of Caste and Caste System in India • Society in India and Remarks on the Caste System • Origin of the Brahmins • Caste as a Social as a Social Group • Buddhism : A Revolt Against Caste System • The Age of Foreign Invasions • The Untouchables Through the Ages • The Bhakti Movement : A Voice of Revolt : History and Tradition • The Bhakti Movement : A Voice of Revolt : History and Tradition • Socio-Economic Problems and New Awakening • Conclusion • Bibliography • Index The Title 'The Dalits and Dalits Awakening in India written/authored/edited by Dr. Buta Singh', published in the year 2004. The ISBN 9788121208314 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 323 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Scheduled Castes / OBC / Minorities / Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-