marathi
This book is a sociological study of Hindu society and culture, written in Marathi by Govind Mahadeo Joshi in the early 20th century. Based on extensive fieldwork and archival research, the book analyzes the social structure, the family system, the religious practices, the caste system, and the political organization of Hindu communities in Maharashtra and other parts of India. Joshi's approach is both empirical and critical, and his book remains a landmark in the history of Indian sociology and anthropology.
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