{"product_id":"3594-social-background-of-indian-nationalism","title":"Social Background of Indian Nationalism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: A R Desai\u003cbr\u003eN S Rajaram\/\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Popular Prakashan\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1998\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 461\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8171541526\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis important study has a fascinating theme: Transformation of Indian society from a medieval to a modern society  and resultant rise of Indian nationalism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe transformation of Indian society from a medieval to a modern basis during the last one hundred and fifty years and the resultant rise of Indian nationalism and the nationalist movement in its various forms, social, religious, economic, political and cultural, constitute a most fascinating theme for study for the students of Social Sciences and Indian History. This mighty movement of almost one-fifth of the human race has not only something of the grand and the dramatic in it, but has also a vital significance for the future of the humanity.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work has already earned for itself a valuable place in sociological literature. For understanding g the dynamics of Indian nationalism this volume is an indispensable source It gives a historical, synthetic and systematic account of the genesis of Indian nationalism.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Desai believes that for an intelligent comprehension of the various political nationalist movements which have developed in India, a necessary prerequisite is a concrete understanding of the structural transformation of Indian society during the British period, the nature of the new social forces and the law of development of this society.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmploying the method of historical materialism to an analysis of Indian history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the author is able to single out and assess various forces that have contributed to the massiveness of nationalistic influence.  Dr. Desai achievements do not end here - they spill over each page.  The reader can never shed his sense of admiration at the prodigious industry and remarkable insight of the author.  .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to the Fifth Edition\u003cbr\u003ePreface to the fourth Edition\u003cbr\u003ePreface to the Third Edition\u003cbr\u003ePreface to the Second Edition\u003cbr\u003ePreface to the First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROLOGUE\u003cbr\u003eNationalism, a Historical Phenomenon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER I\u003cbr\u003eECONOMY AND CULTURE IN PRE-BRITISH INDIA\u003cbr\u003eSelf-sufficient Village Community\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER II\u003cbr\u003eBRITISH CONQUEST OF INDIA\u003cbr\u003eTransformation of Indian Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER III\u003cbr\u003eTRANSFORMATION OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE UNDER BRITISH RULE\u003cbr\u003eIndian Feudalism, Its Basic Features.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER IV\u003cbr\u003eSOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF TRANSFORMATION OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE\u003cbr\u003eEmergence of National Agriculture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER V\u003cbr\u003eDECLINE OF TOWN HANDICRAFTS\u003cbr\u003eEffect of British Rule on town Handicrafts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER VI\u003cbr\u003eDECLINE OF VILLAGE ARTISAN INDUSTRIES\u003cbr\u003ePre-British village Artisan Industries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER VII\u003cbr\u003eRISE AND DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN INDIAN INDUSTRIES\u003cbr\u003eDevelopment of Modern Industries in Indian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER VIII\u003cbr\u003eMODERN MEANS OF TRANSPORT AND RISE OF INDIAN NATIONALISM\u003cbr\u003eTransport in Pre-British India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER IX\u003cbr\u003eTHE ROLE OF MODERN EDUCATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN NATIONALISM\u003cbr\u003eEducation, Its Social Significance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER X\u003cbr\u003ePOLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE UNIFICATION OF INDIAN UNDER BRITISH RULE\u003cbr\u003eAbsence of Basic Political and Administrative Unity in Pre-British India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER XI\u003cbr\u003eRISE OF NEW SOCIAL CLASSES IN INDIA\u003cbr\u003eEmergence of New Social Classes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER XII\u003cbr\u003eTHE ROLE OF THE PRESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN NATIONALISM\u003cbr\u003ePress, Its Decisive Social Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER XIII\u003cbr\u003eSOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS REFORM MOVEMENTS AS THE EXPRESSION OF NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC AWAKENING\u003cbr\u003eReform Movements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER XIV\u003cbr\u003eCRUSADE AGAINST CASTE SYSTEM\u003cbr\u003eCaste System, 'Steel Frame of Hinduism'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER XV\u003cbr\u003eCRUSADE AGAINST UNTOUCHABILITY\u003cbr\u003eUntouchability, Inhuman institution of Hindu Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER XVI\u003cbr\u003eMOVEMENT FOR THE EMANCIPATION OF WOMEN\u003cbr\u003eWomen, her low position in pre-British India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER XVII\u003cbr\u003eRELIGIOUS REFORM MOVEMENTS AMONG HINDUS AND MUSLIMS\u003cbr\u003eReligious Reform Movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER XVIII\u003cbr\u003eRISE OF POLITICAL MOVEMENTS AS THE EXPRESSION OF INDIAN NATIONALISM\u003cbr\u003ePolitical Nationalism, Outcome of Foreign Domination\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER XIX\u003cbr\u003ePROBLEM OF NATIONALITIES AND MINORITIES\u003cbr\u003eProblem of Nationalities and Minorities in India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEPILOGUE\u003cbr\u003eNationalism in India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"A R Desai \/ Popular Prakashan \/ Paperback","offer_id":40776649900201,"sku":"3594","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/5036_81e10dae-5897-4612-8115-5fb58515d9b7.jpg?v=1625520623","url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/de\/products\/3594-social-background-of-indian-nationalism","provider":"The India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}