Raheja, Gloria Goodwin, 1950-,

The poison in the gift : ritual, prestation, and the dominant caste in a north Indian village / Gloria Goodwin Raheja. - 286 pages : illustrations, photographs ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-278) and index.

022670296 (paperback)


Ceremonial exchange--India--Pahansu.
Gujars--Rites and ceremonies.
Brahmans--Rites and ceremonies.
Kinship--India--Pahansu.
Caste--India--Pahansu.


Pahansu (India)--Social life and customs.

GN635.I6 / .R34 1988