Anshah Publishing House
31 books
The Book ‘Psychological Philosophical and sociological Foundations of Education’, published in 2009 covers the emerging concerns in education presented by the changing philosophical, psychological and sociological perspectives. As per the demand in the market and requirement of curriculum in various universities, the book covering philosophical foundations of education is brought out independently. It is hoped that this volume will be welcomed by the ...
From the Preface “The book ‘Psychological Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education’, published in 2009 covers the emerging concerns in education presented by the changing Philosophical, Psychological and Sociological perspectives.As per the demand in the market and requirement of curriculum in various universities, the book covering sociological foundations of education is brought out independently. It is hoped that this volume ...
The book deals with the issues concerning Sikkim's development in the wider context of the prospects of trade relationship between Indian and Chian through Nathu La. It offers insights and observations for a comprehensive analysis of the economic, political, social and cultural dynamics of development of Sikkim in the wider perspective of Northeast India-Southwest China cooperation, and their trade and security implications. The volume aims to prove that ...
The book is a critical historical and sociological account of the famous river-island Majuli created centuries ago by the river Brahmaputra. Separated from the mainland society of Assam being encompassed all around by a large water body of that great river, the island nurtures a typical traditional social and culture systems that crystallized since the middle age when the rulers of Assam made it a land of the Vaishnava preachers and founded there, on their ...
The Nagas, with a golden sin, black hair and slanting eyes, are classified as one of the Mongoloid stock and trans migratory races in India. The Nagas were known for their rich cultural heritages, but their unique history remains unknown to the outside world owing to non exploitation of their cultural history.The book, a comprehensive one based on oral tradition of fourteen major Naga tribal histories, bring out as to how traditional Naga village institutions ...
The book deals with the origin and migration of Rengma Nagas, the tribes, now settled in the north-east region of India, their ancestral animistic religious beliefs, faiths and ceremonies, social economic and cultural practices, feasts which continue to be practiced by the community. It also includes some folk tales.
The book traces the history and character of mutual trade relations between Assam and Bhutan since the centuries' long Ahom rule. It reveals that after 1865, during the colonial rule. Assam's local industry and crafts suffered due to unhealthy practices of British companies to promote their foreign made goods.
It discusses the strategic importance of the several 'Duars' the only gateways, travel, trade, social and political relations and the socio-economic ...
The book describes the genesis of the students’ movement in Assam beginning with the formation of small societies in the mid 19th century now represented by organizations of students of different tribal communities with all Assam Students Union uniting them all. The study specifically deals with the spread of the All Tai Ahom Students Union (ATASU), the organization of the students of Tai Ahom Community. It analyses the transformation of ATASU from a ...
The book deals with the issue of under-representation of the socio-economically deprived and backward castes and classes in the spheres of education, employment, administration, commerce and political institutions and the resultant policies of the Government to appoint commissions to identity the various categories of such people, their recommendations and policies adopted by the Governments for reservations for them in these areas in proportion to their ...
The issues of the environmental history of Naga Hills including physical nature of the region, the terrain, soil and climate, natural vegetation and relationship of the forest and the Nagas. The effective administration in this region was introduced only in 1881. Development of colonial discourses about nature’s risk and the control of natural resources; and indigenous responses to the changing patterns of environmental control under colonialism are critically ...
The problem of Bangaldeshi immigrants has adversely impacted on socio-economic and political conditions in India. The book focuses on unauthorized human movement from Bangaldesh to Garo Hills, Meghalaya, in 1964 and then in 1971. Causes for migration, Relief camps, rehabilitation and reclamation of displaced persons from across the border, and impact of these immigrants on the region are discussed and analysed. The book may be found useful by the policy makers ...
The book provides a historical background of the indigenous crafts and industries of the region and discusses the prospects of sericulture, handloom, cane and bamboo, horticulture, floriculture, masks industries in national and international market. It not only analyses the causes of stagnation but also suggest probable remedies. The book may be useful for policy makers and students of Management and economic history.
The study covers the historical identity of Adivasis (Santhals) since pre-historic period and their role in forming the composite culture of Assam. It discusses the literary and cultural aspects development of the Santhals. The book may be found useful by researchers and students in this area.
The book deals with the origin and migration of the Garos consisting of different tribal groups settled in Garo hills, their ancient animistic religious beliefs and practices, numerous deities, which control their life and must be appeased with rituals, ceremonies and animal sacrifices to ensure welfare of the tribe. They believe in life after death and perform intricate funeral ceremonies. Though majority of them have converted to Christianity yet many old ...
The book is a narrative on early Homo Sapiens. This anthropological Study explores the migration of Homo Sapiens –Aryans, Nordic, Turks, Dravadians, Senios, Sekois, Negroids,Australoids, Frisians, Paleo Siberians, Neo Siberians etc. Scholars and students of Anthropology and Ancient history many find the book useful.
The specific ethno-narratives of various communities of North East India with a wide range of themes; starting from the construction of identities through folk and ethno-narratives to political and historical structuring of ethnic identities have been contributed by scholars, known both for their erudition and commitment, in this volume. Most of the articles have drawn upon a methodology of insider’s and participant perspective in order to ...
Northeast India: Development, Communalism, and Insurgency represents a pioneer effort in understanding the linkage among the phenomena of development, communalism, and insurgency. Heretofore insurgency has been viewed as breakdown of law and order and a challenge to the legitimate centralized political authority. The present book argues against this partisan view and underlines the fact that to treat it as a problem of law and order is to tum a blind eye to the ...