The chapter aims to show that for Marshall India was not simply the main problem of British colonial policy; rather, it was also a privileged test of the validity of some of his general ideas on the relationship between ‘custom’ and ‘competition’ and the possibilities of economic and social progress. After providing an overview, almost in reverse chronological order, of the events and circumstances which repeatedly brought India to Marshall’s attention, the paper focuses on the evolution of his thought, which underwent considerable change, probably around 1883-84, under the influence of Maine’s writings and personal contact with Vinogradoff. The chapter focuses on this change of opinion and its place in Marshall’s thought on the evolution of human society.
Marshall on India
RAFFAELLI, TIZIANO
2004-01-01
Abstract
The chapter aims to show that for Marshall India was not simply the main problem of British colonial policy; rather, it was also a privileged test of the validity of some of his general ideas on the relationship between ‘custom’ and ‘competition’ and the possibilities of economic and social progress. After providing an overview, almost in reverse chronological order, of the events and circumstances which repeatedly brought India to Marshall’s attention, the paper focuses on the evolution of his thought, which underwent considerable change, probably around 1883-84, under the influence of Maine’s writings and personal contact with Vinogradoff. The chapter focuses on this change of opinion and its place in Marshall’s thought on the evolution of human society.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
