Contested hierarchies
David N. Gellner
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Contested hierarchies
by David N. Gellner, Declan Quigley
Published
October 10, 1995
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Pages
384
ISBN-13
9780198279600
ISBN-10
0198279604
Description
The urban civilization of the Newars of the Kathmandu Valley provides a paradigm for the study of caste and Hindu kingship. In this innovative study six anthropologists, in a genuinely collaborative international endeavour, pool their knowledge of the three ancient royal cities of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, and the nearby settlements which once formed part of their respective kingdoms. Contested Hierarchies opens with an introduction outlining the historical background and contemporary context of Newar society. In the central chapters of the book the social institutions of all the main caste groups - Hindu and Buddhist priests, patrons, artisans, farmers, and low castes - are given extended consideration. A comparative conclusion, which locates controversies about the Newars within wider theoretical debates over the nature of caste, demonstrates how the fundamental principles underlying all caste systems are particularly clearly exemplified by the Newar case.
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This edition of Contested hierarchies has approximately 384 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Contested hierarchies typically takes between 8h 0m and 5h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Contested hierarchies is approximately 96,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Contested hierarchies?
Contested hierarchies was written by David N. Gellner, Declan Quigley.
When was Contested hierarchies published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 10, 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.