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Sharma\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a profound and comprehensive examination of the complex interplay between caste and class in Indian society. Drawing from a national seminar, the book features insightful papers from experts across \u003cstrong\u003enine states\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a historical and contemporary perspective on the caste-class nexus in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contributors analyze how caste and class have evolved in different regions, shedding light on the diverse socio-political dynamics across India. The book explores topics such as \u003cstrong\u003eanti-Brahmin movements\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efeudalism\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elandholding\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003epolitical power\u003c\/strong\u003e, focusing on states like \u003cstrong\u003eWest Bengal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBihar\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRajasthan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMaharashtra\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eAndhra Pradesh\u003c\/strong\u003e. The papers highlight how caste, while seemingly in decline, remains intricately tied to political and economic power, often being manipulated by certain groups for their benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology is essential reading for scholars, students, and policymakers, offering invaluable insights into the continuing relevance of caste and class in shaping modern India. It will be especially useful for those researching social stratification, social movements, and the evolving nature of Indian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste, Class and Politics in Colonial Bengal: A Case Study of the Namasudra Movement of 1872–1937 – Sekhar Bandyopadhyay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste and Power in West Bengal – Ranabir Samaddar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste-Class Situation in Rural West Bengal – Srijnan Halder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste, Class and Landholding in the Analysis of Technology and Agricultural Production in Bihar – Shaibal Gupta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orissan Society: Past Trends and Present Manifestations – Bhairabi Prasad Sahu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste and Kulaks in Eastern India: A Comparison of Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal – Anjan Ghosh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanshi Ram and the Bahujan Samaj Party – Gail Omvedt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste, Land and Political Power in Uttar Pradesh – Imtiaz Ahmad and N.C. Saxena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeudalism, Caste and Class in Rajasthan – K.L. Sharma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste Sentiments, Class Formation and Dominance in Gujarat – Ghanshyam Shah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste and Class in Maharashtra – Rajaendra Vora and Suhas Palshikar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgrarian Tensions in Rural Marathwada: A Case of the Shiv Sena – Surendra Jondhale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth, Inequities and Tensions: A Case Study of Sangli District, Maharashtra – S.P. Punalekar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste, Class and Politics in the Tanneries of Kolhapur – Gopal Guru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste and Land in Colonial South India – A. Nagaraja Naidu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste and Class in Rural Andhra: A Historical Perspective – A. Satyanarayana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Formation of Caste Society in Kerala: Historical Antecedents – Rajan Gurukkal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste-Class Situation in India – A.B. Bardhan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaste, Class and Social Consciousness: Reflections on Contemporary Indian Situation – Javeed Alam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author \/ Editor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK.L. Sharma\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eVice Chancellor\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity of Rajasthan, Jaipur\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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