Against the Tyranny of Society: Reflections on a Protest Movement
Kar, Priyadarsi
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Book ID : 30999
ISBN-10 : 81-88684-79-1 / 8188684791
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2006
Edition : (Second Edition)
Language : English
xvi, 105p., Bib., Glos., Index, 23 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- Social protest and construction of a religious ethic; Resisting status Quo: Emergence of Mahima Movement; Living as equals: spread of the dharma; Protest Ethic: Ideas and objectives; Conclusion: In defence of socio-religious emancipation.
DESCRIPTION
Against the Tyranny of society: Reflections on a protest movement highlights the Mahima Movement, a protest movement of 19th century Orissa and recalls the unique contribution of Mahima religion to the development of Orissa'a cultural identity, reviewing in a systematic and organized manner the role the Mahima dharma had played and continues to play even today. Against the tyranny of society is intended to foster and stimulate a re-examinationof the role this protest movement has played in the cultural dissent of modern Orissa.
