This book is a study of the changing relationship over time (1856-1994) between the Rishi, an ex-Untouchable jati of Bengal/South-West Bangladesh, and various groups of Catholic missionaries. The book's originality and importance lies in its multi-disciplinary approach which combines anthropological fieldwork, historical research, philosophical enquiry and contemporary missiological debates. Moreover, it addresses issues of great current relevance in its discussions of Orientalism, Neo-colonialism and Otherness.
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CONTRIBUTORS: Cosimo Zene
EAN: 9781138878921
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 703 g
HEIGHT: 234 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Taylor & Francis Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED: 2015-04-10
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GENRE: HISTORY / Asia / General, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General, RELIGION / History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies
WIDTH: 156 cm
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Book Themes:
Regional / International studies, Religion: general, Regional geography
'probably the most detailed study of Christian missionary work in Bangladesh, and is a welcome contribution to the growing litereature of Dalit Studies.' - Contemporary South Asia'This is a valuable work, with implications far beyond the districts of Southwest Bangladesh.' - Asia Journal of Theology
