The present volume deals with the basic concepts, horizons and methods used in social anthropology, to cater to the aspiring students of college and various Indian universities, besides serving as a tool for the prospective job seekers in their competitive examinations. Group behaviour is the basic unit of observation among social anthropologists. Family, marriage and kinship studies are essential to understand the social structure as well as change. The framework of the study of society, culture and civilization are also dealt. Field work will serve as the essential laboratory for an anthropologist. Like all the disciplines, anthropology has its separate identity, domain with its own techniques of data collection. The role of a social anthropologist who may be otherwise referred as to social doctor, in developmental and planning works is highlighted at the end.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR A Sarkar
Dr. Amitabha Sarkar has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Calcutta University. His valuable empirical research in the arena of anthropology is ethnography, primitive art, culture change with special emphasis on the impact of industrialization and cultural ecology. Dr. Sarkar has published two books – Toto: Society and Change, and Dhodia: Industrialisation and Change in a Primitive Community. About twenty-six research papers have appeared so far in various leading scientific journals. He was nominated by the American Biographical Institute, Inc. U.S.A. and is a recipient of the Man of the Year, 1994, an international diploma of Cultural Honor and the 20th Century Achievement award. He joined the Anthropological Survey of India in 1977 and is serving as the Anthropologist and Head of the Department at the Anthropological Survey of India in Jagdalpur, Bastar (Madhya Pradesh).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S. Dasgupta
Dr. (Mrs.) Samira Dasgupta holds a doctorate in Anthropology from the University of Calcutta. Her valuable empirical research in the field of anthropology is ethnography, cultural ecology, problems of working women and social change. Dr. Dasgupta has published two books – Birjia: Society and Culture, and In Search of Alternatives: Tribal Women in Desert Scenario. About two dozens of her research papers are published in various leading scientific journals. She is a life member of the Indian Science Congress Association and Oriental Centre for Bio-cultural and Environmental Studies. She joined the Anthropological Survey of India in 1977 and at present is working at the sub-regional centre in Jagdalpur, Bastar (Madhya Pradesh).
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