Transformations on the Bengal Frontier: Jalpaiguri 1765-1948 by Subhajyoti Ray (

Description: Transformations on the Bengal Frontier by Subhajyoti Ray An analysis of the socio-economic changes brought about by colonial rule in a frontier area of Bengal, Jalpaiguri. It challenges long-established debates over change and continuity in Bengal focused around the powers of dominant groups over a settled peasantry. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book provides an analysis of the socio-economic changes brought about by colonial rule in a frontier area of Bengal, Jalpaiguri. Changes introduced through the intervention of the colonial state from the mid-nineteenth century in restructuring the economic and social organisation of the area through a new land revenue system and through the opening up of large parts of the district for tea plantation are examined, as are their effects on structures and systems which predated the formal introduction of colonial rule. Challenging long established debates over change and continuity in Bengal focused around the powers of dominant groups over a settled peasantry, this book broadens the perspective from which the 18th century is viewed, promoting a deeper understanding of the change-over from the pre-colonial to the colonial era. The aim of this study is not simply to show that colonial revenue policy in the mid-ninteenth century could dramatically transform this frontier region, but to use Jalpaiguri as a case study to question some of the commonly accepted paradigms of Bengals historiography.The main issues which the book re-examines and re-interprets are regional agrarian sub-typologies, control mechanisms in the agrarian and plantation sectors, class and caste movements and the links between these and the nationalist movement. Back Cover An analysis of the socio-economic changes brought about by colonial rule in a frontier area of Bengal, Jalpaiguri. Challenging long established debates focused around the powers of dominant groups over a settled peasantry, this book broadens our perspective on the 18th century, promoting a deeper understanding of the change-over from the pre-colonial to the colonial era. Author Biography Subhajyoti Ray Table of Contents Introduction; Chapter 1 Continuity and Change in Frontier North Bengal c.1765–1865; Chapter 2 A Tribal Society in Transition? c.1700–1890; Chapter 3 Foundation of the Colonial Structure, c. 1865–1895; Chapter 4 Sustaining the Colonial Structure: Nature of Authority and Control, 1890–1947; Chapter 5 Formation and Expression of New Identities; Chapter 6 The Temporal Dynamics of the Colonial Structure, 1905–1947; Chapter 7 Opposing Colonial Rule: Nationalism and Popular Movements, 1905–1948; Details ISBN0700714081 Author Subhajyoti Ray Short Title TRANSFORMATIONS ON THE BENGAL Language English ISBN-10 0700714081 ISBN-13 9780700714087 Media Book Format Hardcover Series SOAS Studies on South Asia Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 954.14 Illustrations maps Edition 1st Subtitle Jalpaiguri 1765-1948 DOI 10.1604/9780700714087 UK Release Date 2002-08-22 AU Release Date 2002-08-22 NZ Release Date 2002-08-22 Pages 266 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2002 Publication Date 2002-08-22 Alternative 9781138862548 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Imprint Routledge We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134437095;

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