Anthropological Research in India: Retrospect and Prospects: Abhradip Banerjee: Lexington Books

Anthropological Research in India

Retrospect and Prospects

Anthropological Research in India

Retrospect and Prospects

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This book provides an opportunity for students, academicians, scholars, and researchers in India and around the world to familiarize themselves with the evolution, diversification, and development of anthropological research in India. Comprised of nineteen chapters written by a diverse group of scholars and researchers, Anthropological Research in India: Retrospect and Prospects analyzes the history and future of anthropology on the subcontinent, ranging from prehistoric civilizations and colonial legacies to Indigenous medicine and coffee culture.

Section 1: Legacies/Theoretical Concerns

Chapter 1: Research Tradition in Biological Anthropology: The Past Emerges into the Light of Present
Chapter 2: The Romance of the Discovery of India's Prehistoric Past
Chapter 3: Different Dimensions of Tribal Studies: Past, Present and Future

Section 2: Prehistoric Cultures

Chapter 4: Gharchaal: An Ancient Game on Cupules in Ghumarwin Sub-Himalayan Area of Himachal Pradesh
Chapter 5: Ghaghra: A Late Acheulean Site of the Dulung River Valley, Eastern India

Section 3: Elements of Indian Civilization: Caste, Fairs, and Rituals

Chapter 6: A Holistic Manifestation of Caste System in Indian Civilization: A Semiotic Analysis
Chapter 7: The Impact of 'Mela' on the People and Culture: A Qualitative Study on Local 'Sampriti Utsav' Fair of Haldia, West Bengal
Chapter 8: The Cult of Goddess Mangal Chandi: An Anthropological Understanding of Womanhood

Section 4: Indigenous Groups: Economy, Health, Culture, and Development

Chapter 9: Echoes from the Tea G

Product details

Published	Oct 03 2023
Format	Hardback
Edition	1st
Extent	296
ISBN	9781666937107
Imprint	Lexington Books
Illustrations	32 b/w illustrations; 11 tables;
Dimensions	238 x 158 mm
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Anthology Editor

Abhradip Banerjee

Anthology Editor

Arun Makal

Arun Makal is Assistant Professor of Anthropology…

Anthology Editor

Krishnendu Polley

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Abhradip Banerjee

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Shubhrakanti Baul

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Nibedita Bayen

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Rajesh Bhowmik

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Avick Biswas

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Mandrima Biswas

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Soumita Biswas

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Kartick Chakraborty

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Sudesna Chanda

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Sabatini Chatterjee

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Supriyo Das

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Debashis Debnath

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Soumi Dey

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Salil Kumar Dutta

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Jyoti Ratan Ghosh

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Sankha Priya Guha

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Arun Makal

Arun Makal is Assistant Professor of Anthropology…

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Satyaki Paul

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Krishnendu Polley

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Ashok Pradhan

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Mayank Prakash

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Chandni Roy

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A. R. Sankhyan

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Suchismita Sen Chowdhury

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Bhumika Raj Sonwane

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Manish Chandra Tudu

Anthropological Research in India: Retrospect and Prospects is edited and written by young professional anthropologists and contains articles on their own research. This will be extremely useful for the scholars and students of anthropology, not only for the information it provides but also for planning future research.

Ranjana Ray, professor emeritus, University of Calcutta
Comprised of nineteen essays from rising scholars, the contributions in this expansive volume direct our attention to the different dimensions of anthropological research that are being conducted in India. Broadening disciplinary boundaries by exploring anthropology’s uniquely Indian parameters, Anthropological Research in India: Retrospect and Prospects transcends traditional themes and will be a welcome resource for students, scholars, and practitioners engaged in the advancement of anthropological knowledge in India.

Gopal Krishna Chakraborty, professor emeritus, University of Calcutta
An invaluable primer on various aspects of anthropology by the finest anthropologists of our generation.

Chakraverti Mahajan, University of Delhi