{"product_id":"tribal-studies-in-india-perspectives-of-history-archaeology-and-culture","title":"TRIBAL STUDIES IN INDIA: Perspectives of History, Archaeology and Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e M.C. Behera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Springer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789811696039\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSale Territory:\u003c\/strong\u003e This edition may not be sold outside India,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compelling volume offers a multidisciplinary perspective on tribal studies, challenging conventional academic boundaries by integrating history, archaeology, and anthropology. Through a collection of deeply analytical chapters, the book explores the dynamic interaction of tribal societies over time and space. With an innovative cross-disciplinary framework, it redefines the understanding of tribal histories and cultures within the broader spectrum of human civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured into three core parts—Tribes in History, Ethno-Dimension of Archaeology, and Historicity in Cultural Understanding—the book spans a wide range of topics. These include colonial education policies in Chhotanagpur, the historical reconstruction of Northeast India, megalithic art in Manipur, the ethnoarchaeology of Assam, witchcraft beliefs among Indian tribes, and cultural expressions in Lakshadweep and the Andaman Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter, penned by leading scholars, provides deep insights into tribal life, blending empirical observations with theoretical interpretations. The volume thus offers a valuable roadmap for understanding the contemporary relevance of tribal communities within a historical and cultural framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an essential reference for researchers and scholars in anthropology, archaeology, ethnohistory, and allied fields like sociology, social work, and geography. It also serves as a critical resource for policymakers looking to frame culturally informed and historically rooted strategies for tribal welfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart I: Tribes in History\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovers historical narratives from Bhils in Western India to Bible translation in Kuki-Chin regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart II: Ethno-Dimension of Archaeology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocuses on the intersection of ethnography and archaeology, rock art traditions, and prehistoric cultural practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart III: Historicity in Cultural Understanding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExamines tribal worldviews, cultural identity, and community interactions in diverse regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Editor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. M.C. Behera, a distinguished economist and tribal studies scholar, holds a Ph.D. from Utkal University. With an academic career spanning over four decades, he has authored or edited over 30 books and published more than 60 research papers in reputed journals. Dr. Behera has presented his work at numerous national and international platforms and served in key academic roles, including Dean of the School of Cultural Studies at Central University of Jharkhand. He currently serves as Director of the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar. His scholarship is widely respected for advancing theoretical and empirical understanding of tribal and rural communities in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50002383110448,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9789811696039","price":1167.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/Tribal_Studies_in_India.jpg?v=1756464421","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/tribal-studies-in-india-perspectives-of-history-archaeology-and-culture","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}