The politics of ethnic renewal in Darjeeling

• Verfasst von: Chhetri, Nilamber [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: The politics of ethnic renewal in Darjeeling
• Titelzusatz: Gorkhas and the struggle for tribal recognition
• Verf.angabe: Nilamber Chhetri
• Verlagsort: London ; New York
• Verlag: Routledge
• Jahr: 2023
• Umfang: xvi, 223 Seiten
• Illustrationen: Illustrationen, Karte
• Gesamttitel/Reihe: Nepal and Himalayan studies
• Fussnoten: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 978-1-032-40379-3
• ISBN: 978-1-032-43897-9
• Schlagwörter: (g)Distrikt Darjeeling / (s)Gurkha <Volk>
• Sprache: eng
• Bibliogr. Hinweis: Erscheint auch als : Online-Ausgabe: Chhetri, Nilamber: Politics of ethnic renewal in Darjeeling. - London : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023
• K10plus-PPN: 1820430111

Abstract

"This book examines the nature of ethnopolitics evolving in the Darjeeling hills, located in the Eastern Himalayas. It highlights how in the wake of regional politics minorities pursue alternative avenues to attain rights and recognition. The book provides an astute analysis of competing claims of culture and identity engendered both by demands for regional autonomy and struggles for scheduled tribe status. It highlights the varied forms of ethnic demands often demonstrated through performative and discursive claims. The volume initiates a timely discussion on the discourse of recognition, politics of difference, and alterity which has wider implications and applications to understand South Asian realities. Drawing on rich empirical research, this work will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of politics, anthropology, sociology, tribal studies, ethnography, minority studies and South Asian studies"--