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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
256
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction, cultural-sociological analysis presented as narrative reportage. It centers on how caste privilege plays out among India’s urban elites, challenging the sweeping narrative of a rising, meritocratic modernity. It’s intended for adult readers, students of sociology and policy, as well as anyone seeking a sharper understanding of social change in contemporary India. The tone is thoughtful, investigative, and provocative, inviting curiosity and reflection. The book surveys key concepts such as caste privilege, social capital, elite networks, modernization, and identity, providing a framework for seeing everyday life through a critical lens.
The content unfolds as a blend of narrative reportage and analytical reflection. Through on-the-ground interviews and thoughtful case material, it maps the lives, concerns, and crises of India’s urban elites, framing a distinct social cohort that navigates tradition and modernity from within its own rules.
Reading is engaging for its intimate portraits and clear connections between personal stories and larger social structures. It moves through themes of culture, love, ambition, and modernity, revealing how elites respond to change and how caste shapes choices in work, relationships, and public life.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of caste dynamics in modern India, a redefined view of growth, and a more nuanced perspective on privilege and identity. The book invites curiosity, empathy, and thoughtful dialogue long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Ravikant Kisana
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
9780143465713
ISBN
9780143465713
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
21.6x13.5x1.7cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 595
₹ 104 Off