The Politics of Identity and Enumeration in India c. 1600-1990

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ID2108217
AuthorsGuha (0000-0001-8983-3874, John Brown University, corresponding author), Sumit Guha
Year2003
Volume45
Issue1
Pages148-167
Publication date2003-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueComparative Studies in Society and History (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0010-4175 • E-ISSN: 1475-2999
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0010417503000070
OpenAlexW2151848938
LanguageEN
Citations received90
References cited7

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