Who wrote the book "The Nadars of Tamilnad: The Political Culture of a Community in Change"?

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The book "The Nadars of Tamilnad: The Political Culture of a Community in Change" was written by Robert L. Hardgrave. This seminal work examines the socio-political transformation of the Nadar community in Tamil Nadu, focusing on their struggles for upward mobility, identity assertion, and their engagement with political and social movements during the colonial and post-colonial periods.
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· The Nadar community's transformation is often cited as an example of caste upward mobility in sociological studies.
· The book sheds light on the Tamil Nadu political landscape, especially the intersection of caste, religion, and politics.
· Hardgrave’s work remains a critical resource for understanding the dynamics of caste reform and its political implications in South India.
· It is one of the earliest detailed accounts combining historical and political analysis of a single caste group.