The Sri Lankan Tamils: Ethnicity And Identity

by Chelvadurai Manogaran, Bryan Pfaffenberger

Overview

Within the larger context of bitter ethnic strife in Sri Lanka, this timely volume assembles a multidisciplinary group of scholars to explore the central issue of Tamil identity in this South Asian country. Bringing historical, sociological, political, and geographical perspectives to bear on the subject, the contributors analyze various aspects of

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367311735
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/31/2024
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Manogaran, Chelvadurai, Pfaffenberger, Bryan

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments — Introduction: The Sri Lankan Tamils — Sri Lanka's Tamils: Under Colonial Rule — Tamils and the Meaning of History — Colonization as Politics: Political Use of Space in Sri Lanka's Ethnic Conflict — The Colombo Man, the Jaffna Man, and the Batticaloa Man: Regional Identities and the Rise of the Federal Party — The Political Construction of Defensive Nationalism: The 1968 Temple Entry Crisis in Sri Lanka — The "Groups" and the Rise of Militant Secessionism — The Material Basis for Separatism: The Tamil Eelam Movement in Sri Lanka — Afterword: The Future of Sinhala-Tamil Relations

Editorial Reviews

Offers historical, sociological, political, and geographical perspectives on one of the ethnic factions fighting the bitter civil war in Sri Lanka. The history and legitimacy of Tamil cultural identity is one of the points of contention in the conflict, and the nine essays reflect a pro-Tamil stance. They trace a distinct historical origin, discuss colonial rule, the caste system, land settlement policy, and the rise of military separatist and secessionist movements. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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