The Invisibles Zia Jaffrey

Name: The Invisibles By Zia Jaffrey
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The Invisibles by Zia Jaffrey

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Summary

This is an exploration of eunuchs ("hijras") in Indian culture - who they are, why the subject is taboo and why their history is hidden. The book traces the traditions of eunuchs through layers of Hindu, Muslim and British history and through talking to the eunuchs themselves.

The Invisibles Summary

The Invisibles by Zia Jaffrey

A fascinating study of the "hijras" - a small sub-section of Indian society thatsubverts all the accepted notions of respectability and caste, and which, though controversial, is tolerated for the sake of history and tradition.

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Sku

GOR001226157

ISBN 13

9780753804636

ISBN 10

0753804638

Title

The Invisibles by Zia Jaffrey

Author

Zia Jaffrey

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Orion Publishing Co

Year published

1998-06-01

Number of pages

304

Prizes

N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us