Anthropological Research in India
Retrospect and Prospects
Abhradip Banerjee editor Arun Makal editor Krishnendu Polley editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:3rd Oct '23
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This book provides an opportunity for students, academicians, scholars, and researchers in India and around the world to familiarize themselves with the evolution, diversification, and development of anthropological research in India. Comprised of nineteen chapters written by a diverse group of scholars and researchers, Anthropological Research in India: Retrospect and Prospects analyzes the history and future of anthropology on the subcontinent, ranging from prehistoric civilizations and colonial legacies to Indigenous medicine and coffee culture.
Anthropological Research in India: Retrospect and Prospects is edited and written by young professional anthropologists and contains articles on their own research. This will be extremely useful for the scholars and students of anthropology, not only for the information it provides but also for planning future research. -- Ranjana Ray, professor emeritus, University of Calcutta
Comprised of nineteen essays from rising scholars, the contributions in this expansive volume direct our attention to the different dimensions of anthropological research that are being conducted in India. Broadening disciplinary boundaries by exploring anthropology’s uniquely Indian parameters, Anthropological Research in India: Retrospect and Prospects transcends traditional themes and will be a welcome resource for students, scholars, and practitioners engaged in the advancement of anthropological knowledge in India. -- Gopal Krishna Chakraborty, professor emeritus, University of Calcutta
An invaluable primer on various aspects of anthropology by the finest anthropologists of our generation. -- Chakraverti Mahajan, University of Delhi
ISBN: 9781666937107
Dimensions: 238mm x 158mm x 24mm
Weight: 635g
296 pages