The Myth of the Holy Cow

Hugely controversial upon its publication in India, this book has already been banned by the Hyderabad Civil Court and the author's life has been threatened. Jha argues against the historical sanctity of the cow in India, in an illuminating response to the prevailing attitudes about beef that have been fiercely supported by the current Hindu right-wing government and the fundamentalist groups backing it.

Author: D. N. Jha
Publisher: Verso
Published: 02/17/2004
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 8.72h x 6.36w x 0.59d
ISBN: 9781859844243

About the Author
Dwijendra Narayan Jha is Professor of History at the University of Delhi. His books include Ancient India in Historical Outline and Feudal Social Formation in Early India.