Vegetarianism, Meat and Modernity in India 1st Edition

Vegetarianism, Meat and Modernity in India (1st Edition) by Johan Fischer offers a compelling exploration of how food shapes identity, politics, and social change across contemporary India. Written with clarity and scholarly insight, this book reframes debates about vegetarianism and meat consumption within histories of colonialism, urbanization, religion, caste, and globalization.

Fischer combines historical research with ethnographic detail to trace shifting attitudes toward meat from rural villages to booming Indian metros. Readers will discover how dietary choices intersect with caste hierarchies, religious reform movements, nationalist politics, and modern capitalist markets. Clear case studies illuminate everyday practices—from street-food economies in Mumbai to reformist vegetarian movements in northern India—making complex theory accessible and relevant.

This volume is essential for students and scholars of South Asian studies, anthropology, food studies, and modern Indian history, as well as policy-makers and engaged readers interested in sustainability, public health, and cultural politics. It sharpens understanding of contemporary debates—from ethical vegetarianism to the politics of halal and beef bans—by situating them in long-term social transformations.

Readable, well-researched, and timely, Fischer’s work invites readers to reconsider how food choices reflect and reshape modern Indian life. Whether for academic research, classroom adoption, or informed personal reading, this book is a definitive guide to the intersections of diet and modernity in India. Order your copy today to deepen your insight into one of India’s most potent cultural terrains.

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