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First published in 1979, Political Identity in South Asia deals with the relationship between language, religion and political identity. Political identity is a broader concept than that of nationalism which it embraces, and the contributors are concerned with a wide range of political phenomena in South Asia. Primary attention is paid to linguistic and religious factors in the making of political identities and the formulation of new political demands, but the operation of these factors is seen as being conditioned and, in some cases, determined by grander political and economic forces. Within this framework, three papers are particularly concerned with Muslims in South Asia, and three with southern India, where language has played an important part. Two papers are studies of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and one is concerned with tribal populations in India. The volume is completed by two more general essays on the subject of political identity. This book will be of interest to students of sociology, history, South Asian studies and ethnic studies.

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Author:   David Taylor ,  Malcolm Yapp (Professor Emeritus, SOAS, University of London, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9781032715568

ISBN 10:   1032715561
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   19 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface 1. Language, Religion and Political Identity: A General Framework 2. Elite Groups, Symbol Manipulation and Ethnic Identity Among the Muslims of South Asia 3. Islam and Muslim Separation 4. Language, Religion and Political Identity: The Case of the Majlis-e-Ittehadul – Muslim Men in Andhra Pradesh 5. Region and Nation: The Telangana Movement’s Dual Identity 6. Conflicting Roles of Language and Regionalism in an Indian State: A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh 7. Language, Religion and Political Identity in Karnataka 8. Ethnic Groups in the Politics of Sri Lanka 9. Language, Religion and Political Economy: The Case of Bangladesh 10. The Changing Position of Tribal Populations in India 11. Political Identity in South Asia

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