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About The Book: The Dravidian Elements in Indian Culture by Gilbert Slater explores the cultural and historical contributions of the Dravidian civilization to Indian society. Slater examines the distinct linguistic, social, and cultural features of the Dravidian peoples, focusing on South India. He delves into the influence of Dravidian culture on Indian art, architecture, religion, and society, highlighting its importance in shaping the broader Indian cultural landscape. Slater also emphasizes the unique characteristics of Dravidian languages and their role in preserving regional identities, offering a nuanced perspective on South India's significant cultural heritage within the larger Indian context. About The Author: Gilbert Slater (1864–1938) was an English economist and social reformer, known for his contributions to rural development in India. In 1915, he became the first Professor of Economics at the University of Madras, where he conducted extensive studies on rural economics. Slater was deeply interested in Dravidian culture, publishing The Dravidian Elements in Indian Culture in 1924. He also advocated for a common script for South India and worked on poverty eradication. Slater’s analysis of education highlighted the challenges of language in India, noting that vernaculars in South India were less effective for scientific and general education compared to northern languages. The Title 'The Dravidian Element in Indian Culture written/authored/edited by Gilbert Slater', published in the year 1924. The ISBN 9789370972100 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 216 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: