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The chapters in the volume take up the musical instruments of the North-east region of India by viewing each state separately. Taking into consideration the tribal diversity of the region, they provide a comprehensive account of the numerous musical instruments played in the states of the region on different occasions. They discuss introduction and origin of the instruments in the region, the materials of the instruments, and from where they are obtained or how ...
This compendium of twenty-four papers analyses the role of Christianity in bringing about socio-cultural change in Northeast India. Providing conceptual, regional, community and gender perspectives, it takes stock of cultural change among the tribes of Northeast India, and offers reflections on identity, culture, cultural change and Christianity. The contributors also deliberate on the contribution of Christianity towards development of literacy and education in ...