‎ANTROPOLOGIA‎

‎M.K. Raha, Iar Ali Khan‎

‎Polity, Political Process and Social Control in South Asia the Tribal and Rural Perspective [Hardcover]‎

‎The book observe a paradigm shift in the traditional and hereditary political structure of unique characteristics of the South Asian tribal and rural societies-besides, up surge of socio political movements and their varying magnitude and objectives, the problem of policy, political process and social control, emerging pattern of leadership, political process, function, cleavage etc. common to all South Asian countries of immense use to the disciplines: Anthropology, sociology, Political Science, other allied disciplines. About The Author:- Dr. M. K. Raha, is a member, Anthropological survey of India, New Delhi. Iar Ali Khan, is Assistant Anthropologist at Anthropological Survey of India, Govt. of India. Contents:- Preface • Acknowledgements • List of Contributors • Introduction BANGLADESH Modern Politics and the Tribal Question: A Review of the Developments in the Chittagong Hill Tracts • Hasanuzzaman Choudhury • The Indigenous People of the Chittagong • Hill Tracts : Restructuring of Political System Aditya K. Dewan BHUTAN • State Building in Modern Bhutan (1616 -1990): A Structural Functional Analysis Tapash K. Roy Choudhury • State Structure, Ideology and Political System in Bhutan Anup Datta • NEPAL • Socio-Political Aspect of the Sherpas of Nepal: Persistence and Change B.C. Upreti • The Dhimal of Nepal at Cross Road Rishikeshab Raj Regmi • INDIA • Politics and Political Processes in Tribal India: Then and Now Sachchidananda • Meghalaya: The Politics of Ethnic Groups B. Pakem • Emerging Pattern of Tribal Leadership in Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya : Persistence and Change in Power Structure L.S. Gassah J.B. Bhattacharjee • Power and Privilege of the Chiefs in the Manipur Hills B.B. Goswami • Tribal Polity in West Bengal: An Overview Amal Kumar Das • Culture and Politics in Tribal Bihar R.M. Sarkar • Traditional Political Organisation of the Munda of Chota Nagpur and its Changes Lydia Icke-Schwalbe • Traditional Polity of the Jatapu Continuity and Change lar Ali Khan • Changes and Persistence in the Political Organization of the Malayalis of Kalrayan Hills S. Lourdusamy • Political System of the Gonds S.G. Deogaonkar • The Dramaturgy of Power and Politics in a Tribal Region H. L. Shukla • The Authority Structure in the Nicobarese Society T.N. Pandit A. Justin • Politics, Political Organisation and Religion in the Himalayas : An Emerging Pattern Manis Kumar Raha • Index The Title 'Polity, Political Process and Social Control in South Asia the Tribal and Rural Perspective written/authored/edited by M.K. Raha, Iar Ali Khan', published in the year 1993. The ISBN 9788121204132 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 380 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎A.B. Chaudhuri‎

‎State Formation Among Tribals: a Quest For Santal Identity [Hardcover]‎

‎A well-researched study of tribal turmoil and disturbances starting from the Santal Rebellion of 1855-56 to the Jharkhand movement, aimed at forming a fully-fledged tribal state in the heart of India. About The Author:- A.B. Chaudhury, a keen student of tribal affairs, loves esxploring the yet unexplored realms of anthropology. An IPS officer, he is now Deputy Inspector-General of Police in Calcutta. Contents:- Prologue • The Santals • Interactions • District: Malda • Barind the Hotbed • Santals in Barind: Relation with the Administration • The Leader • The Culmination • The Battle • The Appeasement • Epilogue • Bibliography • Index The Title 'State Formation Among Tribals: a Quest For Santal Identity written/authored/edited by A.B. Chaudhuri', published in the year 2013. The ISBN 9788121204224 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 192 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎P.O. Bodding Foreword By K.S. Singh‎

‎A Santal Dictionary Volume Vol. 1st [Hardcover] Volume Vol. 1st‎

‎ABOUT THE BOOK:- Santali, or the Language of the Santhals, is spoken by the sons of the Soil in a Large territory spread over Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa and North-Eastern India. Apart from Santhals several other Tribes also use Santali as their dialect. Though several Dictionaries on the Santali language have been compiled by [1. earlier Christian Missionaries to spread the message of Bible in the local idiom, Bedding's remains the most exhaustive, most elaborate and most acceptable of all the lexicons. The entries carry not only the meaning and usage but also ethnological description. The reason is to help all readers who use the dictionary for clearer understanding of what each word stands for or refers to. With parantheses. it the end of each article some Etymological matter has been added. Foreign words which have been assimilated into Santali are included. In all, the dictionary is the only complete and authoritative reference work for those who want to use Santali either as Mother Tongue or neighbourinc, or foreign language. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Rev. P.O. Bodding (1868-1936) was the most outstanding of the missionary scholars who came to India in January 1890 from Norway and worked among the Santals and studied their language and culture. He spent his twenty years to complete this masterpiece. Author's another prestigious work are Santal Folk Tales in 3 volumes and Traditions and Institutions of the Santals. The Title 'A Santal Dictionary written/authored/edited by P.O. Bodding Foreword By K.S. Singh', published in the year 2013. The ISBN 9788121204248 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 652 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 1st‎

‎P.O. Bodding Foreword By K.S. Singh‎

‎A Santal Dictionary Volume Vol. 3rd [Hardcover] Volume Vol. 3rd‎

‎ABOUT THE BOOK:- Santali, or the Language of the Santhals, is spoken by the sons of the Soil in a Large territory spread over Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa and North-Eastern India. Apart from Santhals several other Tribes also use Santali as their dialect. Though several Dictionaries on the Santali language have been compiled by [1. earlier Christian Missionaries to spread the message of Bible in the local idiom, Bedding's remains the most exhaustive, most elaborate and most acceptable of all the lexicons. The entries carry not only the meaning and usage but also ethnological description. The reason is to help all readers who use the dictionary for clearer understanding of what each word stands for or refers to. With parantheses. it the end of each article some Etymological matter has been added. Foreign words which have been assimilated into Santali are included. In all, the dictionary is the only complete and authoritative reference work for those who want to use Santali either as Mother Tongue or neighbourinc, or foreign language. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Rev. P.O. Bodding (1868-1936) was the most outstanding of the missionary scholars who came to India in January 1890 from Norway and worked among the Santals and studied their language and culture. He spent his twenty years to complete this masterpiece. Author's another prestigious work are Santal Folk Tales in 3 volumes and Traditions and Institutions of the Santals. The Title 'A Santal Dictionary written/authored/edited by P.O. Bodding Foreword By K.S. Singh', published in the year 2013. The ISBN 9788121204262 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 752 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 3rd‎

‎P.O. Bodding Foreword By K.S. Singh‎

‎A Santal Dictionary Volume Vol. 5th [Hardcover] Volume Vol. 5th‎

‎ABOUT THE BOOK:- Santali, or the Language of the Santhals, is spoken by the sons of the Soil in a Large territory spread over Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa and North-Eastern India. Apart from Santhals several other Tribes also use Santali as their dialect. Though several Dictionaries on the Santali language have been compiled by [1. earlier Christian Missionaries to spread the message of Bible in the local idiom, Bedding's remains the most exhaustive, most elaborate and most acceptable of all the lexicons. The entries carry not only the meaning and usage but also ethnological description. The reason is to help all readers who use the dictionary for clearer understanding of what each word stands for or refers to. With parantheses. it the end of each article some Etymological matter has been added. Foreign words which have been assimilated into Santali are included. In all, the dictionary is the only complete and authoritative reference work for those who want to use Santali either as Mother Tongue or neighbourinc, or foreign language. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Rev. P.O. Bodding (1868-1936) was the most outstanding of the missionary scholars who came to India in January 1890 from Norway and worked among the Santals and studied their language and culture. He spent his twenty years to complete this masterpiece. Author's another prestigious work are Santal Folk Tales in 3 volumes and Traditions and Institutions of the Santals. The Title 'A Santal Dictionary written/authored/edited by P.O. Bodding Foreword By K.S. Singh', published in the year 2013. The ISBN 9788121204286 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 704 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 5th‎

‎Jatin Mipun‎

‎The Mishings (Miris) Of Assam Development of a New Life-Style [Hardcover]‎

‎The book highlights the inter-relationship among acculturation, communication and development in the context of the Mishings, an important and major tribe of Assam. An indepth study that gives a vivid picture of the socio-cultural changes in the Mishing tribe and analyses the forces and factors involved in the process. This is a rare book that will be a valuable addition to the existing literature on the sociology and ethnography of north-east India. About The Author:- Dr. Jatin Miphun has joined the Indian Police Service in 1983 and presently serving in Assam-Meghalaya Cadre Contents:- Foreword • Preface • Introduction • Mishings : A Portrait of the Traditional social System • The Field of Study and Methodology • Social Background of the Respondents • Acculturation Among the Mishings • Impact of Modern Communication • Socio-Economic Development • Overview and Concluding Remarks • Bibliography • Village Schedule • Glossary • Index The Title 'The Mishings (Miris) Of Assam Development of a New Life-Style written/authored/edited by Jatin Mipun', published in the year 2012. The ISBN 9788121204378 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 180 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / North-East Indian Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎Sipra Sen‎

‎Tribes of Tripura: Description, Ethnology and Bibliography [Hardcover]‎

‎It is a multi-disciplinary bibliographical study which enlists uptodate references (without any duplication) about Tripura and its tribes. This covers almost all comprehensive inventory research source materials from monographs, articles, dissertation, reports, proceedings, etc., of pre-and post-Independence period from the year 1845 to 1992. The present book is perhaps the first-ever scholarly effort to enlist the major references on different aspects about the state and tribes with textual part of description and appendices. The introductory chapter has described the main aspects of geography, agriculture, forest, geology, historical and political administration, village, regional and district councils, chieftainship etc. with sociological and anthropological aspects of the tribes of Tripura. Besides these, this book has given a basic knowledge about its three districts and descriptive ideas on many other aspects of Tripura and its people. This exhaustive bibliographical work will definitely assist the scholars to locate the availability of the documents on different aspects of Tripura and its tribes relating to anthropology, sociology, religion, politics, economics, linguistics, psychology etc. The Author Index makes consultation easy. This will well serve as a ready-reckoner for the researchers. (Reference, Ethnology, Anthropology, Tribal Studies, Demography, North East India, Library of Information Science) About The Author:- Sipra Sen obtained her M.Sc.degree in Anthropology and Bachelors degree in Library Science from Guwahati University. A keen student of tribal affairs, She is an active member of I.L.A. (Delhi) and I.A.S.L.I.C. (Calcutta). A noted bibliographer, her earlier works The Tribes of Meghalaya (1985), Arunachal Pradesh And The Tribes (1986), Tribes of Nagaland (1987), Tribes And Castes of Manipur (1992), and, Tribes of Mizoram (1992) are valuable contributions to the literature on Social Sciences of North-East India. She is on the staff of Anthropological Survey of India, Shillong. Contents:- Key to Bibliography • List of Illustrations • List of Tables • Preface • PART I • Introduction • Brief Description of the Districts • Brief Description of the Tribes • PART II • FULL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF TRIPURA ANDS THE TRIBES • Addenda I • Addenda II • PART III • Appendices • Author Index • Addenda-I • Addenda-II • Maps, Photographs and sketches. The Title 'Tribes of Tripura: Description, Ethnology and Bibliography written/authored/edited by Sipra Sen', published in the year 1993. The ISBN 9788121204484 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 378 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / North-East Indian Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎B.S. Bist‎

‎Tribes of India Nepal Tibet Borderland a Study of Cultural Transformation [Hardcover]‎

‎The Title 'Tribes of India Nepal Tibet Borderland a Study of Cultural Transformation written/authored/edited by B.S. Bist', published in the year 2013. The ISBN 9788121204545 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 282 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎P.K. Bhowmick‎

‎Primitive Tribal Groups in Eastern India: Welfare and Evaluation [Hardcover]‎

‎This work is an outcome of painstaking field work in different parts of eastern India by the distinguished and top-notch action anthropologist P.K. Bhowmick. This book is very helpful to the administrators, planners, social scientist, social workers and others who want to overcome the constrains for the real development of different tribal groups. About The Author:- Professor Prabodh K. Bhowmick, a leading figure in anthropology particularly in action anthropology in India, is Professor of Anthropology and former Dean of the Faculty of science in the University of Calcutta and also for sometime a Visiting Professor of Anthropology in Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati and IIT, Kharagpur. Professor Bhowmick has remained throughout his life a sincere and untiring researcher in action anthropology and a prolific writer. He has contributed over four hundred articles and authored a number of books in English and Indian language which include The Lodhas of West Bengal, Occultism in fringe Bengal, Occupational Mobility and caste structure, some Aspects of Indian Anthropology, The Chenchus of the Forest and the Plateaus and Applied-Action Development Anthropology. Man and Life and a journal in Bengali are edited by him. Contents:- Introduction.• The Tribal Situation in West Bengal. • Cultural Profile of the Primitive Tribal Groups. • Wealfare Through Plans and Projects. • Economic Development. • Education and development. • Health, Hygiene and Sanitation. • Conclusion and Suggestions. • Bibliography. • Appendix. • Index. The Title 'Primitive Tribal Groups in Eastern India: Welfare and Evaluation written/authored/edited by P.K. Bhowmick', published in the year 2013. The ISBN 9788121204651 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 192 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎S.T. Das‎

‎Life Style: Indian Tribes: Locational Practice Volume 3 Vols. Set [Hardcover] Volume 3 Vols. Set‎

‎About The Author:- Dr. S.T. Das, M.A., D.E.H.M. (India), F.R.G.S. (London), F.A.G.S. (New York), M.I.B.C. (Cambridge), is a distinguished social scientist and has so far authored 43 books to his credit. The Title 'Life Style: Indian Tribes: Locational Practice written/authored/edited by S.T. Das', published in the year 1989. The ISBN 9788121204804 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1004 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 3 Vols. Set‎

‎Sarthak Sengupta‎

‎Peoples of North-East India: Anthropological Perspectives [Hardcover]‎

‎This volume throws light on some of the important facets of anthropology like ethnic elements, inter-group variability, human growth, bio-social aspects, cultural life, tribal institutions, process of Sanskritization, forms of political system identity dynamics etc., among a small segments of vast and varied types of people of north-east India with special emphasis on tribal inhabitants, Muslims immigrants and immigrants of tea gardens. About The Author:- Sarthak Sengupta (b.1955) received his M.Sc. (1977) and Ph.D. (1983) degrees in Anthropology from Dibrugarh University and Gauhati University respectively. He also worked with the Anthropological Survey of India, Government of India and North Eastern Hill University, Shillong for quite some time and conducted intensive field studies among diverse i tribes and castes in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Uttar Pradesh. I He has had to his own credit ten well-knitted books on North East Indian tribes, and more than 200 original research papers published in various reputed national and international professional journals besides several chapters in edited volumes. He is an active life and 4 executive member of several professional anthropological bodies and members of the editorial ! boards of Journal of Human Ecology, New Delhi (1998-2003) and The Anthropologist, New Delhi (since 2009). He is also the Editor of the Bulletin of the Department of Anthropology, IDibrugarh University, Dibrugarh. Dr. Sengupta is at present Professor and Head, Department of Anthropology; and Director (i/c), Centre for North East Studies, Dibrugarh University, Assam. His current research interest are genetical demography, globin gene distribution, population genetics, bio-social studies, diet and nutrition, indigenous health practices in tribal population ofNorth East India. The Title 'Peoples of North-East India: Anthropological Perspectives written/authored/edited by Sarthak Sengupta', published in the year 2011. The ISBN 9788121205191 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 275 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / North-East Indian Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎S.C. Bhatt‎

‎The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (With 1 Supplement) Volume 11 Vols. Set [Hardcover] Volume 11 Vols. Set‎

‎For the first time a voluminous work is prsented here ginign authentic and encyclopaedic informatioin about the 556 districts of India spread over 25 states and seven Union Terrotories. All the infoemation facts and figures collected by the heads of the varios department of the districts have been incorported with much care in this valuable astudy. All the districts are arranged statewise in six zones- Southern, Northern Central Western Eastern and Northern -Eastern. A map of each districrts beautiful colour and black an whire photographs a detailed intriduction to ach State and Union Territtory and a concise introduction about India are the slient features of this prestigious publiscation. The volume is giving worth knowing following information about each and every district of india. LOCATION AND AREA; HISTORY; POPULATION; LANGUAGES AND RELIGION; GEOGRAPHY FEATURES; RIVERS' CANALS AND WATERWAYS; TOWNS, VILLAGES AND AMENITIESS' COMMUNITIIONS/AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; INDUSTRIES; TRADE, COMMERCE AND EXPORT; TOURISM' FAIRES AND FESTIVAL; EDUCATION' ;MEDICAL; MEDIA' ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT. This painstaking work is n ideal acquisition and an imerative requirment for all the Researchers journalists, Writers, Editors, Policymakers, Politicians, N.R.I.s, Historians, Tourists, Librarians, Students of the Contemporary Scene and General Readers. About The Author:- An experienced media man scholar and author, S. C. Bhatt, had long experience as head of important department in the Government like News Services Division of Air Publications Division, DAVP, Research and Reference Division. He became a China watcher as AIR correspondent in Hong Kong. As one of the founding faculties of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and as a guest lecturer in recent years. He has trained a number of medial hands. Bhatt has authored several books including Scholar Statesman Shankar Dayal Sharma: A Biography The Triangle: India- Nepal- China -A Study of Treaty Relations Satellite Invasion of India, District Gazetteer of Uttaranchal Besides, he edited the Encyclopedic District Gazetteers of India. Contents:- This monumental work for the first time furnishes authentic and encyclopaedic information of the 556 districts of India spread over 28 States and seven Union Territories. All the districts are arranged in six zones—Southern, Northern, Central, Western, Eastern and North Eastern. A map of each district is given. Information on the heads—Location and area, History, Population, Language and Religion, Geography and Physical Features, Rivers, Canals, Waterways, Towns, Villages and Amenities, Communications, Agriculture and Irrigation, Animal Husbandry, Industries, Trade, Commerce and Exports, Tourism, Fairs and Festivals, Education, Medical, Media, Administration, and Planned Development are given. The work is profusely illustrated with coloured and black and white photographs, maps and charts to make it interesting and understandable to the serious minded as well as lay readers. It is a very painstaking study and useful for all the researchers, journalists, writers, editors, policy makers, politicians, NRIs, historians, tourists, librarians, students of the contemporary scene, and general readers. The Title 'The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (With 1 Supplement) written/authored/edited by S.C. Bhatt', published in the year 1998. The ISBN 9788121205252 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 6100 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia / Tourism / Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:- 11 Vols. Set‎

‎S.C. Bhatt‎

‎The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (Southern Zone) Volume Vol. 1st [Hardcover] Volume Vol. 1st‎

‎The Title 'The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (Southern Zone) written/authored/edited by S.C. Bhatt', published in the year 1998. The ISBN 9788121205474 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 699 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia / Tourism / Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:- Vol. 1st‎

‎S.C. Bhatt‎

‎The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (Northern Zone) Volume Vol. 3rd [Hardcover] Volume Vol. 3rd‎

‎The Title 'The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (Northern Zone) written/authored/edited by S.C. Bhatt', published in the year 1998. The ISBN 9788121205498 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 544 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia / Tourism / Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:- Vol. 3rd‎

‎S.C. Bhatt‎

‎The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (Central Zone) Volume Vol. 5th [Hardcover] Volume Vol. 5th‎

‎The Title 'The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (Central Zone) written/authored/edited by S.C. Bhatt', published in the year 1998. The ISBN 9788121205511 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 388 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia / Tourism / Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:- Vol. 5th‎

‎S.C. Bhatt‎

‎The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (Western Zone) Volume Vol. 7th [Hardcover] Volume Vol. 7th‎

‎The Title 'The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (Western Zone) written/authored/edited by S.C. Bhatt', published in the year 1998. The ISBN 9788121205535 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 659 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia / Tourism / Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:- Vol. 7th‎

‎S.C. Bhatt‎

‎The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (Eastern Zone) Volume Vol. 9th [Hardcover] Volume Vol. 9th‎

‎The Title 'The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (Eastern Zone) written/authored/edited by S.C. Bhatt', published in the year 1998. The ISBN 9788121205559 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 481 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia / Tourism / Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:- Vol. 9th‎

‎S.C. Bhatt‎

‎The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (North-Eastern Zone) Volume Vol. 11th [Hardcover] Volume Vol. 11th‎

‎The Title 'The Encyclopaedia District Gazetteer of India (North-Eastern Zone) written/authored/edited by S.C. Bhatt', published in the year 1998. The ISBN 9788121205603 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 363 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia / Tourism / Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:- Vol. 11th‎

‎Alok Kumar Ghosh, M.K. Raha‎

‎North-East India: the Human Interface [Hardcover]‎

‎In this study the editors have clearly highlighted different aspects of life of the people of North-East India, their past and present conditions and also the environment they live in Cultural Heritage, Myths, Politics of ethnicity, Decentralized Development, Peoples perception, Segmentary system, constitutional provisions, Nehrus idea and policy, environmental and biogenetical conditions analyses of different cultural traits and many other issues are lucidly described in this study The Title 'North-East India: the Human Interface written/authored/edited by Alok Kumar Ghosh, M.K. Raha', published in the year 1998. The ISBN 9788121205733 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 472 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / North-East Indian Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎Samita Manna‎

‎The Fair Sex in Tribal Cultures: Problems and Development [Hardcover]‎

‎An empirical work with complete focus on the problems of the tribal women and the nature of the problems faced by the women of different tribal societies interprets and well-understands the same will help NGOs and policymakers. About The Author:- Dr. (Mrs.) Samita Manna, teaches sociology at University of Kalyani, West Bengal. Contents:- Preface • Introduction • Research Design • Ethnographic Account • Demographic Profile • Occupation • Education • General Problems • Opinions and Attitudes • Policy Recommendations • Bibliography • Index. The Title 'The Fair Sex in Tribal Cultures: Problems and Development written/authored/edited by Samita Manna', published in the year 2000. The ISBN 9788121206433 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 284 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / Women Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎P.O. Bodding‎

‎Traditions and Institutions of the Santals [Hardcover]‎

‎This book is almost a classic. In 1887, late Rev. L.O. Skrefsrud had published, The Traditions and Institutions of the Santhals, Horkaren Mare Hapramko reak Katha as a guide for Santals, It was re-edited by P.O. Bodding in 1916. and 1929, with some eminent Santals. However, having porved impossible, to get the translation published before the author’s death, the manuscript was left in the core of Prof. O. Solberg. Later, it was forestry, edited by Sten Known. Now, this edition is being made available of the benefit of scholar is Tribal Studies and Anthropology and particularly for those, working on Satal literature and culture. About The Author:- Rev P.O. Bodding (1868-1936) is the most outstanding of the missionary-scholars who lived amongst the Santals and studied their language. He belonged to Norway. Contents:- Editor’s Preface • Foreword by P.O. Bodding • All in Connexion with Marriage • When a Married Son Lives in the House of His Father • Husband and Wife in Their Own Home • Village Life • Concerning Pleasure and Joy • Crime and Its Punishment • Religion and Worship • Beliefs Connected with the Bongas • Death and Final Funeral Ceremonies • About the Other World • Added Account by Old Jugia • Added Account by Old Jugia • A New Agreement. The Title 'Traditions and Institutions of the Santals written/authored/edited by P.O. Bodding', published in the year 2013. The ISBN 9788121206723 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 206 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:-‎

‎Divya Shrivastava‎

‎The Development of Scheduled Tribes in Madhya Pradesh [Hardcover]‎

‎The study of the development Programmes introduced to the tribals right from the British reign in pre-independence era to the day after independence, draws a serious concern over the motives and the management of the development plans lannched to bring the tribals into the mainstream of society. The objectives of the plans and their chronological accounts are given in details with financial data of incorporation and analysis of the impact. Useful for planners and administrators. About The Author:- Dr. Divya Shrivastava has a keen interest in every aspect of tribal life, which she imbibed from her father Dr. R.S. Shrivastava, who is an expert in the field of tribal development. She worked on the subject: ‘History of the Development of Scheduled Tribe in Madhya Pradesh (1947-1990)’, for which she given the Degree of Ph.D. by Barktullah University in the year 1998. at present as a lecturer in Government Sarojini Naidu School, Bhopal. Contents:- The Scheduled Tribes of M.P. Zonal Groupings, Demographics Characteristics, Problem as Faced by them, Condition of the Tribes Prior to Independence under British Rule in central India, Tribal Development: The constitution and the Scheduled Tribes, The Tribes Development Strategy Before And After the Tribal Sub-Plan Concept-(1947-90), Impact of Developmental Programme: Financial, Impact of Developmental Programmes: Physical, Conclusion- Highlights of the Study The Title 'The Development of Scheduled Tribes in Madhya Pradesh written/authored/edited by Divya Shrivastava', published in the year 2000. The ISBN 9788121206983 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 258 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / Rural Development. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎J. B. Hoffmann‎

‎Mundari Grammar and Exercises [Hardcover]‎

‎A pioneering work in the area, by a great scholar, this is the most authentic, exhaustive, comprehensive and tested book of grammar of the Mundari Languages. Compiling grammar of any language is not an easy task. It becomes an uphill task, when the chosen language is in fact a dialect without much sources. In such difficult circumstances, a great work like the present one is really a miracle, it’s a book for all scholars in any discipline, related to Mundari language and literature. About The Author:- Reverend John Baptist Hoffmann (1857-1928), was a missionary, social worker and scholar who lived amongst the Mundas and Mundarica studied their language and culture. We know of his a titles to fame: Encyclopaedia. Contents:- CONTENTS:- • Introduction • Mundari vowels and consonants • Gender • Grammatical Numbers • Formation of Numbers • Demonstratives and interrogatives used as adjectives • Demonstrative – I. – Definite • II. - Indefinite • III. - Interrogative • Pronouns – I. – Simple personal • II. – Emphatic personal • III. – Definite demonstrative • IV. - Indefinite • V. – Definite interrogative • VI. – Indefinite interrogative • Postpositions • Numbers – I. - Cardinal • II. - Distributive • III. - Ordinal • IV. - Proportional • Adverbs- • I. – Of place • II. – Of quantity • III. – Of manner • IV. – Of time • Conjunctions • Interjections • Emphatic, dubitative and corrective suffixes • Equivalents of declenisons • Possessive adjecrtives and their suffixes • Possessive pronouns • Adjectives • Degrees of comparison • Equivalents of conjugational forms • Voice • Moods • Tenses • Passive voice • Reflexive Voice • Reciprocal voice • Origin and meaning of the tense suffixes • Imperative mood • Precative, concessive or operative mood • Formation of compound • Subordinate clauses • Examples showing the transfer of words from their original functions to that of transitive or itransitive predicates • APPENDIX • I. – The Asur legend with a literal translation • II. – Rice-cultivation and an ordinary days work in a Munda village • III. – Haram Burikinga Kahani • PART II • Introduction • Exercise. The Title 'Mundari Grammar and Exercises written/authored/edited by J. B. Hoffmann', published in the year 2001. The ISBN 9788121207638 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 388 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / Literature / Linguistic. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎Nityananda Patnaik‎

‎Folklore of Tribal Communities [Hardcover]‎

‎The Unwritten Literary World of Tribal Communities is nothing but the Oral Literature or Folklore. It covers stories, legends, myths, song, dances, riddles, proverbs, metaphors and such other aspects of their culture which are in their memory and handed down from generation to generation. These sources of their literary world speak of their spiritual world and the eco-system. The older persons are the store house of of their oral literature and from these sources the literary world of theirs is disseminated among the youngsters. This book gives the folklore of four tribal communities namely, the Kharias, the Oraons, the Santals and the Mundas of Orissa. The Kharias are a hunting and food gathering community, the Oraons are noted for the dance and music and the Santals are well known as hard working cultivators and skilled in wall painting, and noted for their sense of beauty. The cultural patterns of these tribal communities and their life-ways and thought-ways are different from one another as revealed in the analysis of their oral literature. Even though they lead a life full of wants and difficulties, they are very labourious and joyful by virtue of which they forget their sorrows and miseries. About The Author:- Dr. Nityananda Patnaik, is a reputed Anthropologist was born in 1927 and educated in Calcutta University. He has many publications in the form of books and papers all related to various aspects of Social Anthropology to his credit. His very recent published books are 1. Sacred Complex of Orissa and 2. Anthropological Studies on Indian Societies. Some of his forthcoming books are 1. The Santal Medicine (The Santal Worldview and Indigenous Health Practices and Herbal Medicine), 2. Torch Bearers of Vedic Tradition : Brahmin Sasan Villages in Orissa, 3. Forest Tribes of Orissa – Vol. III, The Juang of Kendujhar and 4. Forest Tribes of Orissa – Vol. IV, The Bhuinya of Kendujhar, 5. Agricultural Practices among Tribal Communities of Orissa. He has been one of the teachers in Post-Graduate Department of Anthropology, Utkal University. Thereafter, he joined National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) as Director of Anthropology. During his tenure at the NIRD, he received a fellowship from the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, where he concentrated his efforts and brought out a publication namely, Cultural Tradition in Puri. After serving for about 13 years at the NIRD he came back to Orissa to work as the Director of Tribal and Harijan Research-cum-Training Institute, Government of Orissa. After his retirement from the Government service he established his own research institute namely, social Science and Development Research Institute (SSADRI) at Bhubaneswar which is engaged in social services, tribal development and also in research studies. Contents:- Acknowledgements • Preface • Introduction • Orissa : Land, People and its Tribal Culture • Folklore • Components of Folklore • The Santals • Ethonographic Account • Stories • Santal Legends • Myths • Songs • Santal Dance • Riddles • Proverbs • Santal Metaphors • Conclusion • Santali Peotry • The Hill Kharias • Ethnographic Account • Folklore of Hill Kharias • Stories • Songs • The Oraons • Ethnographic Account • Myths • Legends • Stories • Songs • Dance • The Mundas • The Munda Songs • Conclusion • Glossary • Bibliography • Index. The Title 'Folklore of Tribal Communities written/authored/edited by Nityananda Patnaik', published in the year 2013. The ISBN 9788121207768 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 210 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎

‎B.M. Das‎

‎The People of Assam [Hardcover]‎

‎In this book the author has givenan idea about the various Population group of Assam and their socio-cultural bacground. He has critically examined the racial elements that have entreted into the population of Assam following the traditional approach of anthropology. The subject matter has been dealt with in a popular and non-technical manner so as to be of interest of the general readers and at the same time prove useful to the students of anthropology. The book succinctly deals with the various factors causing population variation in Assam. The book thus secceeds in provinding a holistic perception of pupulation dynamics in Assam inn particular and Northeast India in general. The author has identified some of the majopr factors connected wtiht the peopling of Assam. These are mythical migration, foundation of people, ancient migration, population formation, ongoing processes and end result. About The Author:- B. M. Das (M.Sc., 1953, Ph.D., 1959, D. Sc., 1973) was an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow and did post-doctoral research in berlin (1968—70) and Hannover (1975). In 1982 he visited Hamburg, Bremen and Hannover for academic purpose. He was professor and head of the department of anthropology in Dibrugarh University and Gauhati University. After his retirement in 1993, he was offered University Grants Commission Emeritus Fellowship for two years. During 1995-96 he was chairman of Asssam Textbook Production and Publication Corporation. Currently (2000-) he is a member, National Commission for Backward Classes, Govt, of India. He was the President of Anthropology and Archaeology section of the Indian Congress (1979) and UGC National Lecture (1979-80). He delivered lectures in three universities in Italy under Indo-Italian Cultural Exchange Programme (1982). He was published a large unmber of research papers and notes in various journals of India and abroad. Besides these, his publications include about 50 articles in English and about 200 articles in Assamese, 10 books in English: 24 books in Assamese on anthropological topics, collection of short stories, biographical sketches, national awardwinning children literature, etc. Contents:- Preface • Introduction • Race • Racial Elements in Assam • Ongoing Processes in Assam • Bibliography • Index The Title 'The People of Assam written/authored/edited by B.M. Das', published in the year 2003. The ISBN 9788121208390 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 186 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / Sociology / North-East Indian Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-‎