Nomadism as a way of life was a logical, valid and productive mode of existence. Pastoral nomads proved to be resistant to external forces. Their land, culture, lifestyle, could not be overrun by modern civilization. As the world economy is changing drastically, and pastoral nomads everywhere are facing the impact. The book contains interesting portraits of the life and livelihood of the various nomadic groups of the world. From marriage to religion, from animal husbandry to popular justice, all aspects of the culture and daily life of nomads are elaborately described. It also provides authentic information about the existing patterns of nomadic settlements and the challenges confronted by nomads from modern reforms.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR O.P. Goyal
Dr. O.P. Goyal (born 1945), completed his post graduate studies in the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur in 1964 and was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Finance and Banking in 1975, is currently Head, Department of Commerce, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana; he is teaching here the courses on Management and Research Methodology. Having joined the teaching profession in 1964, he has also taught at Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigria and Kurukshetra University Grants Commission, New Delhi, Dr. Goyal further visited Moscow Institute of Finanace, moscow and Leningrad during 1985. In addition to his regular contributions to numerous professional journals on topics relating to the Technology of Management, Finance and Banking, he is the author of the research monograph, Financial Institutions and Economic Growth of India.
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