Contemporary Anthropological Research in Eastern and North Eastern India

Since the nineteenth century, the Eastern and North Eastern part of India has drawn the attention of the anthropologists from different parts of the globe In this concise, affordable anthology, thirty-eight scholars have made use of their expertise knowledge in their respective subject domain to write lucid and thoroughly insightful chapters on contemporary anthropological studies dealing with varied anthropological dimensions; covering various tribes and castes from this expanse. Few young promising anthropologists could also participate in this venture.

This comprehensive volume features with an abundance of inimitable resources and extensive investigation on ethnography, prehistoric art, cosmopolitanism, indigenous health practices, religious traditions etc. The volume is extremely motivating, constructive and certainly serves up the curiosity of anthropologists and other social scientists both at the teaching and research level, as well as planners and policy makers with a concern about the ethnic groups of the region.