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Two villages of eastern Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), India: an analysis of similarities and differences
American Anthropologist • 54 • Published In 1952 • Pages: 179-190
By: Opler, Morris Edward, Singh, Rudra Datt.
Abstract
This study, based on field work, describes the Indian villages of Ramapur and Madhopur. The economic, political and social structure of each village is briefly discussed. There is considerable information on the ranking and powers of the various castes in each village. A final section points out the similarities and differences between the villages in such matters as caste constitution, land area, population, land ownership patterns, degree of isolation and tradition.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- South Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Beverly Calsoyas; 1956
- Field Date
- none
- Coverage Date
- 1900-1952
- Coverage Place
- State of Uttar Pradesh, India
- Notes
- By Morris E. Opler and Rudra Datt Singh
- LCCN
- 17015424
- LCSH
- Uttar Pradesh (India)