For the last four decades, Andre Beteille's work has had a fundamental impact on Indian sociology. While drawing from universal theoretical perspectives, Beteille has adapted them to empirical realities in India. This collection brings together 19 of the most seminal writings of Beteille, selected a[...]
This volume reflects Beteille's engagement with the conception of formal, legal, political institutions (Parliament, Judiciary, and political parties), and practices in specific domains of public and political life- rule of law, constitutional morality, the opposition-without which democracies canno[...]