The Rishi of Bangladesh
| Author | : Dr Cosimo Zene |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 512 |
| Release | : 2014-04-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781136861390 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1136861394 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (394 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Rishi of Bangladesh by : Dr Cosimo Zene
Download or read book The Rishi of Bangladesh written by Dr Cosimo Zene and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a study of the changing relationship over time (1856-1994) between the Rishi, an ex-Untouchable jati of Bengal/South-West Bangladesh, and various groups of Catholic missionaries. The book's originality and importance lies in its multi-disciplinary approach which combines anthropological fieldwork, historical research, philosophical enquiry and contemporary missiological debates. Moreover, it addresses issues of great current relevance in its discussions of Orientalism, Neo-colonialism and Otherness.
