Andre Beteille
Andre Beteille, is an Indian sociologist and writer. He is well known for his studies of the caste system in South India.He was born on 30 September 1934.Career
He was a Professor of Sociology at the Delhi School of Economics at the University of Delhi where, since 2003, he remains Professor Emeritus of Sociology. He was appointed National Research Professor by the Government of India in 2007. He is a recipient of the Indian civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan and also FBA.
Presently he is the Chancellor of North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya and prior to that he was the Chancellor of Ashoka University.Essays
