Caste, Occupation and Politics on the Ganges: Passages of Resistance

Assa Doron

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Contents: Foreword Series editors' preface: Ritual transformations and the edges of history, Andrew Strathern and Pamela J. Stewart Introduction The criminal type: domesticating the Ganges boatmen 'Step-sons of the state': marginalization and the struggle for recognition The moral economy of boating: territorial clashes and internal struggles River crossings: boatmen, priests and the ritual economy of Banaras The romance of Banaras: boatmen, pilgrims and tourists Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index.

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