Colonialism and Communalism - Religion and Changing Identities in Modern India

Doss demonstrates how the multicultural Indian society, known widely for its composite culture, and secular convictions were categorized, compartmentalized, and communalized by the racialized religious pretentions.

List of contents

1. Introduction: Colonial Construct of Communalism 2. Ambiguities of Religious Neutrality and Communal Sentiments 3. 'Hunger for the Bread of Life': Speaking in One Voice 4. Proselytizing Tours and the Making of Exclusive Village Settlements 5. Rhetoric of Victorian Morality: Reprobates and Righteous 6. Booby Traps of 'Modernity' and Communalism 7.Concluding Observations

About the author

M. Christhu Doss received his higher education at St. John's College, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. He teaches history at CHRIST University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His areas of academic research interest include modern South Asian history with a special focus on social, cultural, and intellectual history of modern and contemporary India.

Product details

• Authors: M. Christhu Doss, M. Christhu (Christ University Doss
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032734057
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3273405-7
• No. of pages: 232
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Missions, RELIGION / Hinduism / History, Christianity, Colonialism & imperialism, History of Religion, Religion & politics, Hinduism, Colonialism and imperialism, Asian History, Religion and Politics, National liberation & independence, post-colonialism, National liberation and independence, HISTORY / Asia / South / General