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Suneel Kumar replied to Laurahead's discussion Recommended ethnographies of South Asia in the group South Asian Anthropology

"Here few things on Pakistan; The Politics of Ethnicity in Pakistan: The Baloch, Sindhi and Mohajir ethnic movements Farhan Hanif Siddiqi. by Routledge (Although not ethnography but good one). Religion and Politics in Muslim society: order and…"

May 9

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Minorities, nation-state and democracy

Can anyone suggest anything (Book, article or anything)on Minorities, Nation-state and Democracy or Religious Minorities and Nation-state in Pakistan or South Asian Perspective.RegardsSuneel KumarSee More

Nov 12, 2012

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Suneel Kumar replied to Suneel Kumar's discussion Syllabus and Reading List for Anthropology of South Asia in the group South Asian Anthropology

"Thank you. There are certain themes that I think most important. For Example the making of modern south asia looking at this through pre-colonial, colonial and post colonial perspectives. The second theme, offcourse the politics in South Asia…"

Jun 30, 2012

Matthew Ortiz replied to Suneel Kumar's discussion Syllabus and Reading List for Anthropology of South Asia in the group South Asian Anthropology

"In general anyone studying India should at some time read a version of Ramayana. It is still key to understanding modern ideologies. Are you looking for modern ethnographies or historical accounts? "

Jun 30, 2012

Piers Locke replied to Suneel Kumar's discussion Syllabus and Reading List for Anthropology of South Asia in the group South Asian Anthropology

"Some syllabi available online: http://dart.columbia.edu/southasia/syllabus/index.html A few quick book suggestions: Burghart, R. 1996. The Conditions of Listening: Essays on Religion, History and Politics in South Asia Delhi: Oxford University…"

Jun 29, 2012

Heid Jerstad replied to Suneel Kumar's discussion Syllabus and Reading List for Anthropology of South Asia in the group South Asian Anthropology

"Briefly: Gloria Goodwin, and Ann Grodzins Gold. Listen to the Heron's words. Diane Eck on Ganga David Gellner Resistance and the State: Nepalese experiences. Also Priests, healers, mediums and witches Patricia and Roger Jeffery on medical…"

Jun 29, 2012

Suneel Kumar added a discussion to the group South Asian Anthropology