Being Middleclass in India by Henrike Donner PAPERBACK 9780415748711

Name: Being Middleclass in India by Henrike Donner PAPERBACK 9780415748711
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Hailed as the beneficiary, driving force and result of globalisation, India?s middle-class is puzzling in its diversity, as a multitude of traditions, social formations and political constellations manifest contribute to this project. This book looks at Indian middle-class lifestyles through a number of case studies, ranging from a historical account detailing the making of a savvy middle-class consumer in the late colonial period, to saving clubs among women in Delhi?s upmarket colonies and the dilemmas of entrepreneurial families in Tamil Nadu?s industrial towns.\nThe book pays tribute to the diversity of regional, caste, rural and urban origins that shape middle- class lifestyles in contemporary India and highlights common themes, such as the quest for upward mobility, common consumption\n\nBeing Middle-Class in India\nA Way of Life\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price;