| ID | 144548 |
| Title Proper | Crafting colonial anxieties |
| Other Title Information | silk and the salvation army in British India, Circa 1900–1920 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | LALLY, JAGJEET |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the early twentieth century, the Salvation Army in British India transformed its public profile and standing, shifting from being an organization seen by the state as a threat to social order, to being partner to the state in the delivery of social welfare programmes. At the same time, the Army also shaped discussion and anxieties about the precarious position of India's economy and sought to intervene on behalf of the state—or to present itself as doing so—in the rescue of India's traditional industries. The Army was an important actor in debates about the future of traditional industries such as silkworm rearing and silk weaving, and was able to mobilize public opinion to press provincial governments for resources with which to try to resuscitate and rejuvenate India's silk industry. Although the Army's sericulture initiatives failed to thwart the decline of India's silk industry, they generated significant momentum, publicity, and public attention, to some extent transforming the Army's standing in British India and beyond. |
| `In' analytical Note | Modern Asian Studies Vol. 50, No.3; May 2016: p.765-807 |
| Journal Source | Modern Asian Studies 2016-05 50, 3 |
| Key Words | British India ; Silk ; Crafting Colonial Anxieties ; Salvation Army ; 1900–1920 |