André Beteille

André Beteille, is an Indian sociologist, writer and academician. He is known for his studies of the caste system in South India. He has served with educational institutions in India such as Delhi School of Economics, North Eastern Hill University (in Shillong), and Ashoka University.

Padma Bhushan

Andre Beteille

Beteille (left) receives the Padma Bhushan from the President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, c. 2005.
NationalityIndian
Awards
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Calcutta
InfluencesG. S. Ghurye
Academic work
DisciplineSociology
Institutions
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