Beyond Hindu and Muslim
Download or Read eBook Beyond Hindu and Muslim PDF written by Peter Gottschalk and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-10-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Peter Gottschalk |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2005-10-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 0199760527 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780199760527 |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Beyond Hindu and Muslim by : Peter Gottschalk
Book excerpt: Questioning the conventional depiction of India as a nation divided between religious communities, Gottschalk shows that individuals living in India have multiple identities, some of which cut across religious boundaries. The stories narrated by villagers living in the northern state of Bihar depict everyday social interactions that transcend the simple divide of Hindu and Muslim.