{"product_id":"anthropological-perspectives-on-indian-tribes-9789352879991","title":"Anthropological Perspectives on Indian Tribes","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Subhadra Mitra Channa\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Sociology - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthropological Perspectives on Indian Tribes \u003c\/em\u003eprovides a lucid yet critical reading on the Indian tribes in their historical and political contexts. It attempts to introduce the young reader to a view of tribes that goes beyond many of the commonly understood concepts and prejudices that are set deep in the popular idea of 'tribe'. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough ethnographic examples and engagement with theoretical works, knowledge and theories about tribes are explored within the broad categories of kinship, religion, subsistence, law and politics. Students will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e • that definitions and concepts of 'tribe' are not absolute, but need to be interpreted in their historical and political contexts;\u003cbr\u003e • how classifications such as 'primitive', 'backward' and 'isolated' are stereotypes, which have informed the thinking of not only citizens, but also of policymakers; and\u003cbr\u003e • that 'tribes' are not relics of the past, but exist as living, contemporary social entities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive work on Indian tribes provides a theoretical understanding of the diverse world views that govern the functioning of tribal societies. Providing insights into ground-level situations that may contribute to a better governance of tribal populations, it will encourage students of sociology and social anthropology to develop a critical and analytical attitude towards the discipline.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45616474488983,"sku":"9789352879991","price":592.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789352879991.webp?v=1769294890","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/anthropological-perspectives-on-indian-tribes-9789352879991","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}