Perpetual Mourning: Widowhood in Rural India
Author:   Martha Alter Chen
Publisher:   OUP India
ISBN:  

9780195648850


Pages:   416
Publication Date:   01 April 2001
Format:   Hardback
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This text systematically examines the relationship between the ideals and the realities of widowhood in rural India. Chen shows how ideological constructions of widowhood - the ascetic, child and sati - embedded in orhodox Hindu traditions and texts are manifested in customary practices and norms. Based on rich empirical data the book provides a comprehensive view of the day-to-day realities of widows in rural India.

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Author:   Martha Alter Chen
Publisher:   OUP India
Imprint:   OUP India
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.532kg
ISBN:  

9780195648850


ISBN 10:   0195648854
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   01 April 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Martha Alter Chen is at Harvard University.

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