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An Appraisal of Anthropological Perspective in Ethnographic Museums of India/edited by Lok Nath Soni. Kolkata, Anthropological Survey of India, 2005, v, 126 p., $11 (pbk). ISBN 81-85579-82-2. Details No. 40306
The Bhil and the Garasia of South Rajasthan : An Anthropometric Study/M. Haque. Kolkata, Anthropological Survey of India, 2002, xii, 124 p., tables, plates, $24. ISBN 81-85579-61-X. Details No. 30012
The Cattle and The Stick : An Ethnographic Profile of the Raut of Chhattisgarh/Lok Nath Soni. Calcutta, Anthropological Survey of India, 2000, 200 p., Photos, $22. ISBN : 81-85579-57-1. Details No. 19503
The Chik Baraiks of Chotanagpur : A Study on Culture, Bio-Demography and Health/Shyamal Kumar Nandy. Kolkata, Anthropological Survey of India, 2005, xii, 174 p., tables, figs., $25. Details No. 40544
Changes in Terrains and Socio-Economic Profile of an Oraon Dominated Rurban Centre in Chotanagpur/Abhimanyu Mahto. Kolkata, Anthropological Survey of India, 2006, xiv, 210 p., tables, figs., $25. Details No. 49269
Combs : Tribes in India/Bharati Debi and Anshu Prokash Nandan. Kolkata, Anthropological Survey of India, 2002, 28 p., $28. ISBN 81-85579-69-5. Details No. 30023
Development and Regionalism : Anthropological, Ecological and Psychological Perspective/edited by Ramesh Chandra and S.I. Ahmad. Kolkata, Anthropological Survey of India, 2005, vii, 293 p., $30. ISBN 81-85579-98-9. Details No. 41160
Ethnographic Study of the Chakma of Tripura/S.R. Maitra. Kolkata, Anthropological Survey of India, 2002, x, 234 p., tables, photos, $39. ISBN 81-85579-61-X. Details No. 30011
Hairstyle : Panorama of the Tribal World/Bharati Debi and Anshu Prokash Nandan. Calcutta, Anthropological Survey of India, 2000, 24 p., Pic., $11. ISBN 81-85579-60-1. Details No. 19514
India : An Illustrated Atlas of Scheduled Castes/Hrishikesh Mandal, Archana Datta, Pradyot Kr. Guha, Sumit Mukherjee and Sanchita Ghatak. Kolkata, Anthropological Survey of India, 2005, viii, 136 p., plates, maps, $35. ISBN 81-85579-76-8. Details No. 40307
Jarawa Contact : Ours with Them, Theirs with Us/edited by K. Mukhopadhyay , R.K. Bhattacharya and B.N. Sarkar. New Delhi, Anthropological Survey of India, 2002, xiv, 235 p., $33. ISBN 81-85579-64-4. Details No. 27510
The Jarawas : Language and Culture/M. Sreenathan. Calcutta, Anthropological Survey of India, 2001, 108 p., $11. ISBN 81-85579-62-8. Details No. 30009
India : An Illustrated Atlas of Tribal World/Hrisikesh Mandal, Sumit Mukherjee and Archana Datta. Calcutta, Anthropological Survey of India, 2002, 106 p., tables and plates, $83. ISBN 81-85579-65-2. Details No. 30590
Indian Artisans : Social Institutions and Cultural Values/edited by R.K. Bhattacharya and S.B. Chakrabarti. Calcutta, Anthropological Survey of India, 2000, 123 p., fig, plates, $17. ISBN 81-85579-56-3. Details No. 19515
A Short Sample Survey of the Socio-economic Condition of Saheb-Bagan Bastee, Rajabazar/Uma Guha. 1958, 36 p.,
The book describes the living condition of the people of Saheb Bagan slum of Calcutta Municipal Corporation, with an emphasis on incidence of diseases, socio-economic aspects as well as their attitude towards slum clearance Bill, and welfare measures.
Data on Caste : Orissa/edited by N.K. Bose. 1960, 192 p., :The present series of data on caste, examine caste's own mechanism for the regulation of internal and external affairs of the society.
Changing Times/Maharaja B C Sinha of Susanga. 1965, 182 p., : An autobiography of Maharaja Bhupendra Chandra Sinha of Praganas Susanga (Bangladesh), provides a lucid descriptive account of the momentous changes through which society and civilization have been passing in modern times. The book depicts how the Brahmanical social and cultural order came to be established in a jungle-covered frontier of Hindu civilization through the of a feudalistic state organization.
Pottery Techniques in Peasant India/edited by B.N. Saraswati. 1966, 208 p., . : This is an account on pottery techniques and the respective social organisations of the potmakers of India. The book describes the different methods employed for manufacturing pottery without wheel and also distribution of painted pottery and forms of pottery that are used for sacred, ceremonial and daily purposes.
Ethnic Groups, Villages and Towns of Pargana Barabhum : A Report of Survey/S. Sinha. 1966, 61 p., .: This book describes the process of culture change among the Bhumij of the Manbhum district with their over-arching zamindary system and in the background of their economic, political, socio-ritual influences that percolates from the elite level down to the Bhumij society in general.
The Dhurwa of Bastar/K.N. Thusu. 1968, 243 p., : This ethnographic study on a tribe of Madhya Pradesh mainly examines the culture-pattern of the Dhurwas and their range of variation in cultural forms.
A Tribal Village of Middle India/E.J. Jay. 1970, 300 p., : This is an account on the Abujh Maria tribe of Madhya Pradesh. It focuses on social relations between individuals and between groups more than on the characteristics of any type of group which cause it to exhibit unity, cohesion, and solidarity. The analysis has dealt with four different sets of fields : social, economic, religious and political. One of the interesting aspects of field analysis is the way a field cuts across conventional boundaries on group affiliation on geographical factors.
Ethnographic Study of the Kuvi-Kandha/Sukumar Banerjee. 1969, 113 p., : The ethnographic account of the Kuvi-Kandhas, a section of the Kandha tribe of Orissa, describes in detail the material culture, social organization, life cycle ritual and ceremonies, economic life, religion and village organization of this least known tribe.
Life and Culture of the Mala Ulladan/S. Nandi. 1971, 94 p., : The book outlines a detail ethnographic account of the little known Mala Ulladan tribe of Kerala, a tribe practising matrilineal social system. They were hunters and gatherers even a few decades ago. But at present they have switched over to wet cultivation. Their matrilineal social system is in transition. The primary purpose of this study is to present a systematic account of their society and culture highlighting the changes in their society and culture, specially after India's independence.
Ollar Gadaba of Koraput/K.N. Thusu. 1969, 174 p., : Social life of the Ollar Gadabas of Orissa in terms of their coherent and stable social groupings forms special area of discussion through descriptions of economic and social life, rites of passage and religious beliefs and practices.
Nomads in the Mysore City/P.K. Misra. 1971, 87 p., : Of the nineteen groups referred to in this study, three are Muslims, two are scheduled tribes namely, the Kadu Sholigas and Raj Gonds and the rest claim to be caste Hindus. The volume describes camping places, movements, occupational roles of the nomads through ethnographic notes. This is a primary attempt in understanding the nomads in an urban milieu.
Mullukurumbas of Kappala/R. Misra. 1971 p., 112 p., : The book focuses on an exhaustive ethnographic work on the Mullukurumbas of Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu State with special reference to the material culture, daily life, social organisation, economy, religious beliefs and practices and social control.
The Lalung Society/N.K. Shyamchoudhuri. 1973, 165 p., : This analytical study of the Lalungs, a less known tribe of Assam, deals with their historical background, village organization, marriage system, family types, clan organization, economy, ecology and religion.
The Chero of Palamau/B. Mukherjee. 1973, 88 p., : The book describes the tribal organization of the Cheros, a tribe of Bihar who once formed a state for themselves. The special character of the caste polarity and peasantry among this tribe has been brought into relief in this pioneering study.
Chamundesvari Temple in Mysore/B.B. Goswami. Reprint. First published in 1975. 1991, 72 p., : In this book organization of temple functionaries and traditions and rituals associated with the temple of Chamundesvari have been examined. Beyond the study of sacred complex of Chamundesvari, thirty two sacred shrines and temples on the Chamundi hills were surveyed to identify elements of 'little and great' traditions in the Mysore city.
Muslims of Calcutta/M.K.A. Siddiqui. Reprint. First published in 1974. 1979, 140 p., : The book describes nearly sixty endogamous caste like ethnic groups among the Muslims of Calcutta city. It examines the inter-group hierarchy in the context of caste system and infers that the intergroup hierarchy is not exactly identical with the Hindu model of caste.
The Pengo Porajas of Koraput/K.N. Thusu. 1977, 94 p., : This short ethnographic account provides first hand information on clan, lineage and family, kinship, rites of passage and religion of a less known tribe of Orissa.
People of India : Kerala : Volume XXVII/edited by T. Madhava Menon, Deepak Tyagi and B. Francis Kulirani. New Delhi, Affiliated East-West Press for Anthropological Survey of India, 2002, 3 Parts, xlii, 1704 p., ills., maps, $88 (set). ISBN 81-85938-99-7. Details No. 28259
The Moon and Net : A Study of Transient Community of Marine Fishermen of Jambu Dwip/B.C. Roy Choudhury. 1980, 274 p., $40. : This book provides a wealth of information on ethno-science-fishermen's knowledge about their cosmology and enormous variety of fish, their behaviour and habits. The study at Jambudwip of Sunderban (West Bengal) provides with a detailed account about formation of a transient culture by various traditional fishing communities. Details No. 37042
Nomadic Gadulia Lohar of Eastern Rajasthan/P.K. Misra. 1977, 218 p., : The book provides with an ethnographic account on the economy and society of the Gadulia Lohars in an analytical framework. A short account of the settled Gadulia Lohars who bring into relief those features of their speciality which are closely related to the nomadic way of life.
Culture Change in two Garo Villages/D.N. Mazumdar. 1978, 188 p., : It is a comprehensive account about impact of adoption of settled cultivation on various social institutions of the Garos' life and culture. Though there has been large scale adoption of Christianity among the Garos, the basic household property holding pattern has not been adversely affected.
Metal Craftsmen of India/Meera Mukherjee. 1978, 461 p., : The content of the book is centered around the Indian artisans who are engaged in fashioning metal artifacts by traditional indigenous processes. Special attention has been given to ascertain the state in indigenous metal craft in India, the social position of metalcraft artisans and to prepare a contemporary record of the techniques employed by the artisans.
The Soliga of Bilgiri Rangana Hills/S.G. Morab. 1977, 121 p., : It is a detailed ethnographic study on the tribe Soliga in the district of Mysore and their interaction with other communities and the wave of change that has entered in different aspects of their life on account of culture contact.
The Killekyatha Nomadic Folk Artists of Northern Mysore/S.G. Morab. 1977, 91 p., : This study throws light on why a large number of people continues to lead nomadic life in spite of comparatively hazardous life of nomads. It also delineates, certain important changes in the economic, socio-political and religious life in the broader context of their nomadism and their role as cultural specialists.
Marine Fisher-Folk of North East Coastal Andhra Pradesh/M. Suryanarayana. 1977, 147 p., : This is a study on three marine fishing communities of north-east coastal Andhra Pradesh to whom fishing is a way of life. This includes a detailed account of the economic organisation, social organisation, political organisation and religious life.
Impact of Industrialization on Tribe in South Bihar/P.K. Dasgupta. 1978, 188 p., : The book describes how industrialization in a rural tribal belt of Bihar where a new industry has been established, has affected the socio-cultural life of the Ho tribe.
The Kolam of Yeotmal/D. Hazra. 1983, 304 p., $46.: This ethnographic study gives first hand detailed account on the settlement pattern, economic system, social structure, life cycle ritual and ceremonies, political system, religious beliefs and practices, festivals and ceremonies of the Kolam tribe of Yeotmal district of Maharashtra. Details No. 37043
Lower Siang People/P.N. Lal. 1979, 158 p., : This interdisciplinary study on tribes of Arunachal Pradesh describes influences of ecological factors on the cultural content like the settlement pattern, housetypes, economic and socio-ritual life of the people.
Hakkipiki : Trappers and Sellers/R.S. Mann. 1980, 137 p., : It is an elaborate account of the socio-economic and cultural life of a semi-nomadic bird trapper community. An added attraction to this academic exercise is the increasing stress on their socio economic dynamics.
Impact of Industrialisation on the Tribal Population of the Jharia-Ranigunge Coal Field Area/S. Banerjee. 1981, 160 p., $32. : The monograph describes impact of industrialisation on the Santal society of Jharia mine areas particularly with regard to the social and economic information in multi-ethnic situation. The book reveals that the Santals failed to move up in the scale of industrial employment and are gradually being pushed out of the mining complex. Details No. 37044
Gond Kingdom of Chanda/K.N. Thusu. 1980, 288 p., : The book highlights the process of state formation among the Raj Gonds of the Chanda district of Maharashtra, who admittedly had lost their entity as a discrete political power as far as two centuries back and are found at present to retain and take pride in their tribal identity. (Out of Print)
Impact of Tea Plantation Industry on the Life of Tribal Labourers/P.K. Dasgupta. 1983, 79 p., $20. : The authors make an attempt to show how do the tribes like the Santals, the Mundas, the Hos and the Oraons, who once migrated to tea gardens of Assam and West Bengal, have forged into an inter ethnic solidarity while maintaining some of the markers of individual ethnic identity. Details No. 37046
The Nagesia of Chhattisgarh/W. Ekka. 1984, 177 p., $37. : This ethnographic account of the Nagesias of Chhattisgarh area of Madhya Pradesh provides a detailed account of two anthropologically important socio-religious reform movements to which the Nagesias have been exposed. Details No. 37047
The Hill Kharia of Purulia : Impact of Poverty on a Hunting and Gathering Tribe/Dikshit Sinha. 1984, 104 p., $26. : The book probes deeply into the impact of economic deprivation of social marginality on the socio-cultural life of the traditional hunting and gathering Hill Kharia tribe. The Hill Kharias carry the marks of a spirit of withdrawal of a 'refuge community' passing through a phase of 'secondary primitivisation'. Details No. 37048
Society and World View of Birhor : A Nomadic Hunting and Gathering Community of Orissa/A.K. Adhikari. 1984, 99 p., : The book brings into relief the adaptive strategies of social interaction of the Birhor tribe of Bihar in the context of meaning in two sets of environment : a morally ordered 'gemeinschaft' in Disum, their own territory in the forest and a rationalist-utilitarian 'gesellschaft' orientation in Muluk, the territory dominated by the caste - peasants and market economy. (Out of Print)
Tribal Education in India/edited by B.K. Das Gupta. 1984, 203 p., $66. : This is a set of papers which contains the salient points of formal education of 55 communities (S/C & S/T) inhabiting in different regions of India. The volume provides a contemporary picture of formal education among the tribes of India and their own views on the subject. Details No. 37050
The Kinnaurese of the Himalayas/M.K. Raha. 1985, 371 p., $97. : This ethnographic account of the Kinnaurese of Himachal Pradesh critically examines the nature of their ecological adaptation to the Himalayan environment, trends of socio-economic changes since India's independence, socio-cultural implications of being located in three different eco-zones of the Himalayas. Details No. 37051
The Semsa and Their Habitat/D.G. Danda. 1985, 87 p., $36. : The book discusses the adaptive strategies for bio-cultural survival devised by the Semsas of North Cachar Hills of Assam who practise shifting cultivation, live in a single village and observe village endogamy. It is argued that human sentiment, superstition still play vital role in designing the socio-cultural life of a community. Details No. 37052
Proceedings of the Symposium on Purum (Chote) Revisited/edited by Biman K. Das Gupta. 1985, 90 p., $20. : The volume highlights the cumulative changes that have taken place among the Purums (Chote) during a span of ferty years, taking the baseline data of an ethnographic account on the tribe by Prof. T.C. Das. The book also reveals persistence of the core symbolic pattern of prescriptive marriage system among the Purum which remained in more or less unaltered since the time of Prof. Das's work. Details No. 37053
Around the Plough : Socio-cultural Context of Agricultural Farming in an Indian Village/S.B. Chakraborty. 1986, 195 p., $63. : An in-depth anthropological study on the social and cultural context of agriculture in a village of West Bengal. The book focuses on three major domains in studying the entire process of agriculture, namely cultural, technological, socio-economic and highlights the local knowledge of bio-cultural factors in agriculture. Details No. 37054
Society Culture and Ecological Adaptation among Three Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh/Jayanta Sarkar. 1987, 216 p., $74. : This ethnographic account of three tribes viz. the Khamtis the Padams, and the Kamam Mishmis of Arunachal Pradesh highlights degree of social change and adaptation of these tribes in different ecological settings through a study of material culture, economy, social organization, cycle of festivals, political organization and contact with outsiders. Details No. 37055
The Ladakhi : A Study in Ethnography and Change/R.S. Mann. 1986, 181 p., $52. : This study explains and interprets diverse parameters of Ladakhi cultural matrix. The focus remains on aspects of continuity and change. The book covers ethnographic features chapterised as - historical perspectives; ethnic composition and social stratification; family; marriage; status of women; rituals; economic structure; political organisation; religion; and culture change. Details No. 37056
The Kodaku of Surguja/Bageshwar Singh. 1986, 128 p., $46. : The book contains four major chapters namely social organization, economic organization, political organisation and religious organization. The study records facts of life of the Kodaku in order to keep track of trends of change in their life and culture. Details No. 37057
Folk Music and Folk Dances of Banaras/Onkar Prasad. 1987, 165 p., : The book describes the pattern of interaction between ethnic-based folk traditions and classical musical traditions of Banaras. It covers entire range of Kaytuc (folk), Shastric (classical), Upashastric (semi-classical) and modern film songs that are co-existing in the city of Banaras. The melodic structures of the various forms of kajki folk-tradition and the hierarchical norms in Varna-jati social order in the exposition of musical forms are the important areas where the book contributes significantly.(Out of Print)
The Cholanaickan of Kerala/Anandabhanu. 1989, 179 p., $61. : The book describes how a Cholanaickan, a classical food gathering tribe carves out their living and their attitudes and values in relation to the surrounding nature. Details No. 37059
Beggars of Kalighat Calcutta/Sumita Choudhury. 1987, 110 p., $28. : The book finds out the nature of erosion of social norms and cultural patterns among different groups of beggars who lived precariously at the margin of an urban society around the famous Kali temple of Kalighat in Calcutta. It also describes the specific social, cultural and behavioural strategies by which the beggars managed to survive in their miserable socio-economic situation. It brings out the sub-culture of the beggars, in a situation of extreme poverty and social marginality. Details No. 37060
Middle Class Working Women of Calcutta/Bharati Debi. 1988, 107 p., : This micro study throws new light on the problems of working women of a cosmopolitan city, Calcutta. The author through exhaustive field studies tries to assess the role of working women that swings between the two diametrically opposite poles comprising home and work.
The Yerukula/J. Parthasarathy. 1988, 99 p., $41. : This book describes the social organization, religion, material culture and adaptive strategies of the Yerukulas of Andhra Pradesh who were once a nomadic population and like many other nomadic groups have been settled down gradually. Details No. 37062
The Paliyan of Kerala/N. Suseela Devi. 1990, 77 p., $20. : This is an ethnographic account of the Paliyan tribe of Kerala who were hunter-gatherers in the past and have now taken to settled cultivation. The title encompasses information on the material culture, economic activities, family and kinship, life cycle, social control, religious beliefs and practices, Christianity, status of women and the induced changes brought in the society through several developmental programmes. Details No. 37063
Growth and Development of Tirumala : Tirupati as a Dimension of Indian Civilisation/Thalapanani Subramanyan Naidu. 1990, 187 p., $66. : This book deals with the broad features on growth an development of a temple (Tirumala-Tirupati); role and activities of sacred specialists and secular leaders; inflow of pilgrims and their performances : economic benefits accrued to surrounding communities and also nature of socio-cultural and technological change of the town where the temple is located. Details No. 37064
The Bhilala of Malwa/R.K. Sinha. 1995, 112 p. $47. ISBN 81-85579-08-3 : This ethnographic account examines social organization of the Bhilala tribe and influence of the Rajput caste on the tribe including its four sub groups, Rathia, Bhagor, Dhapale and Darbar. Bhilala and the sharing of cultural content by all the people in the region. This exercise provides a picture of the present social situation in a cultural region called Malwa. Details No. 37065
The Dominant Weak : A Case Study of the Nava Bauddha of Maharashtra/D.K. Samanta. 1991, 146 p., $87. ISBN 81-85579-04-0: This book focuses on the phenomena of weakness and strength of the Mahars, a Nava Bouddha Community of Maharashtra. This comprehensive study presents composite picture on the process of transformation of the Mahars from a weak into a dominant community. The book also highlights the various socio-economic factors that influenced in bringing about change in their way of life. Details No. 37066
Draught Animals : Other Means of Transport and Agricultural in Rural India/Rajlakshmi Misra. $66. ISBN 81-85579-12-1. Details No. 37067
The Barela/Jayanta Sarkar. 1995, 104 p., $67. ISBN 81-85579-21-0.: This ethnographic account highlights the process of upward social mobility of the Barelas in the background of purity and pollution concept and portrays various ways that the Barelas and such other groups of western Madhya Pradesh have adopted in their efforts to achieve an elevated place in the local social hierarchy. The book also provides a significant observation relating to a process that leads to formation of a number of small groups out of the large Bhil tribe. Details No. 37068
Bhil Sub-groups in Caste Milieu/Lok Nath Soni. 1993, 116 p., $110. ISBN 81-85679-16-4: This book depicts how the Bhil subgroups are carved out of larger groups, the patterns of affiliation of the groups with neighbouring caste people in Malwa area. It also discusses the variations in customs, traditions, food habits, languages, etc. among the people of the same geographical area. Details No. 37069
Material Traits Survey : Additional Data Basketry in India/K.S. Singh. 1994, 84 p., . ISBN 81-85579-17-02.: The present work is based on the data, collected from rural India by a team of anthropologists under the guidance of Prof. Nirmal Kumar Bose. The book highlights the material used, technique, design and decoration in respect of baskets that vary from region to region and from community to community. But certain basic features are shared all over the country. Basket making is the monopoly of certain groups who occupy a fairly low social rung. Basket making groups often pursue the occupation of drum beating. Many of the tribal communities, too, are basket maker.
Kinship Politics and Law in Naga Society/N.K. Das. 1993, 183 p., $187. ISBN 81-85579-25-3.: This ethnographic study on the Naga tribe is based on modern structural theory in the study of kinship and political system. It elucidates the relationship between descent and territory, family and genealogy, corporateness and jural rights and duties, siblingship and cognatic relationship, and the headmanship and political ideology. It also highlights the jural functions of kinship in regulating rights and duties and the processes of decision making and law enforcement in this society. This monograph systematically relates research findings to a definite theoretical framework by providing a conceptual model towards meaningful social analysis. Details No. 37070
Occupation and Population of India/K.S. Singh. 1996, 131 p., $91. ISBN 81-85579-40-7. Details No. 37071
Migration and Social Change : A Study of the Bhantus of Andaman Islands/Palash Chandra Coomar. $92. Details No. 12552
Research Programmes on Cultural Anthropology and Allied Disciplines/edited by Surajit Sinha. 1970, 444 p., : The book contains a series of papers on the planning of research programmes to understand the variegated pattern of Indian civilization. The research programmes conceived to study present Indian societies contain studies on tribes, nomads and fisherfolk. The programmes also include studies on structure and change in civilization centres associated networks in the spheres of religious institutions, transformation processes, tribal solidarity movements, impact of industrialization and urbanisation in tribal society.
Anthropology in India, Vol. I/edited by S.C. Sinha. 1976, 204 p., : The volume contains 11 papers that discuss on the broad field of anthropology like researches on tribes, castes and religions, urban anthropology, ethnolinguistics, applied anthropology, anthropological study of civilization, psycho-anthropological research, museums and growing field and facilities for anthropological researches in India.
Chhattisgarh : An Area Study/edited by A.K. Danda. 1977, 127 p., : The set of papers included in this book reflects different Hindu traditions, social organisation, kinship, religious activities, oral traditions and folk art, economy, anthropometric measurements of the Adivasis or tribals of Chhattisgarh area of Madhya Pradesh.
Tribal Situation in North East Surguja/edited by A.K. Danda. 1977, 192 p., : The papers included in the volume deal with the social position and hierarchy, classification of agricultural patterns, economic life, political organisation and other spheres of life and activities and trends of change of some major tribes of Surguja.
The Social Structure of Car Nicobar Islands/N.K. Syamchaudhuri. 1977, 184 p., : The book gives analytical thrust on the ethnic peculiarity of the Car Nicobarese in understanding their social structure and brings into relief etic and emic views.
Cultural Profile of Shillong/edited by B.B. Goswami. 1979, 188 p., : This edited volume contains seventeen papers contributed by scholars of various disciplines like political science, human geography, literature, administration as well as anthropology. It provides with a comprehensive picture of Shillong town of north-east India.
Cultural Profile of Mysore City/edited by P.K. Mishra. 1978, 202 p., : The book is the outcome of a seminar on cultural profile of the Mysore city. Eighteen papers are included in this title. The book consists five parts - city and its people, religious plurality and life patterns, literary and cultural excellence, linguistic diversities and dimension of change and an excellent account of the significant spectrum of the organization of pursuits of literacy and cultural excellence in the Mysore city.
The Brahmans of Bengal : A Textual Study in Social History/T.C. Roychoudhury. 1981, 166 p., : This book is based primarily on historical, epigraphical records and Kulakarikas. It deals with the structural functional aspects and organization of the different sections of the Brahmans of undivided Bengal and the ideal models of their social organization particularly of the Radhi and the Varendra. This book discusses the two sections of the Vaidika viz. the Dakshinatya and Paschatya.
Aspects of Society and Culture in Calcutta/edited by M.K. Siddiqui. 1982, 273 p., $46. : A collection of 14 pioneering works on the society and culture of a number of ethnic groups, and occupational categories and on neighbourhood in Calcutta. This volume explains the overall cultural climate of the city and unique pattern of growth that seems to encourage a caste like segmentation and segregation of social cultural life in the complex arena of the city. Details No. 37074
Agrarian Situation in India, Vol. I/edited by S.B. Chakrabarti. 1984, 161 p.,: The edited volume is the outcome of a national seminar on agrarian situation in India. The papers discuss various micro-situations related to the management of land and its production, with empirical information and conceptual/developmental issues specially of tribal areas.
Agrarian Situation in India, Vol. II/edited by S.B. Chakrabarti. 1985, 269 p., : Forty-three papers presented in three thematic sessions, namely, agrarian issues in tribal societies, agrarian issues in non-tribal societies and conceptual and developmental issues. Volume two includes the rest of the theme specific papers which have not been included in the Vol. I.
A Portrayal of People : Essays on Visual Anthropology in India. 1987, 173 p., : The volume is a status report on visual anthropology in India. It provides an elaborate historical resume on the present study of visual anthropology in India and a thorough account of the pioneering activities of the anthropological Survey of India in the field of making documentary ethnographic films, and focuses on the areas where anthropologists and professional film makers can effectively meet on a common ground.
Marriage in India/edited by B.B. Goswami. 1988, 294 p., : The volume contains papers on marriage system on various ethnic and religious groups of India. Besides generating basic data the papers provide a comprehensive overview about the religious aspects, marriage systems, demographic features, social structure, types and forms of this important social institution. (Out of Print)
Acculturation and Social Change in India/edited by S.C. Panchbhai. 1989, 444 p., $119. : The book contains valuable information on the aspects of acculturation and social change among the diverse segments of Indian populations based on inter-disciplinary contributions made by anthropologists, sociologists, psychologists, linguists, folklorists and ecologists. Details No. 37076
L.K. Ananthakrishna Iyer : 125th Birth Anniversary Tribute Special Volume of Human Science/edited by Ajit K. Danda. 1989, 134 p., $45. : A special number of the Survey's journal, Human Science was published on the occasion of 125th Birth Anniversary of the eminent anthropologist, Prof. L.K. Ananthakrishna Iyer. Altogether 11 essays included in this volume highlight works of Prof. Iyer together with some significant contributions of different scholars on life and culture of the tribes of India. A biographical sketch of L.K. Ananthakrishna Iyer bears some special interest. Details No. 37077
Social and Political Institutions of the Hill People of North East India/edited by J.K. Sarkar. 1990, 230 p., : Social political institutions and the trends of change of tribes belonging to both patrilineal and matrilineal systems and also on the tribes who retained traditional Chieftainship have been discussed in twenty-five papers. One third of the papers are written by scholars on their respective communities. (Out of Print)
The Himalayas and the Himalayans/edited by M.K. Raha. 1992, 519 p., $122. ISBN 81-85579-11-3: A collection of 39 articles highlights way of life of the people living in different altitudes and ecological conditions in the Himalayas, their "polyvalent" economy, varied social structure, different marriage patterns, systems of social control and also religious practices and world views. Details No. 8258
The Pre-Agricultural Communities of India/edited by T.N. Pandit. 1993, 163 p., $136. ISBN 81-85579-24-5: This book discusses economies, technologies and social organisations of pre-agricultural communities in relation to their respective environments. Details No. 37080
The People of the Himalayas (Bio-Cultural and Ecological Aspects)/edited by Manis Kumar Raha. 1995, 390 p., $40. The present volume is based on the reports prepared under a major national project of the survey, "Society and Culture among the People of Himalayan Border Area : Structure and Change". The papers primarily focus on the socio-economic life and the trends of change among the people of the western, central and eastern Himalayas. Besides, the nature of adaptability of the people in various ecological setup and the socio-cultural context of the locations have also been highlighted in this volume. The scholars interested about the Himalayans will get much benefit by reading this book. Details No. 13997
Sociology in the Rubric of Social Science : Professor Ramkrishna Mukherjee Felicitation Volume/edited by R.K. Bhattacharya. 1995, 478 p., $51. ISBN 81-85579-33-4: This felicitation volume in honour of Professor Ramkrishna Mukherjee, a scholar of eminence in the contemporary Indian social science, contains papers contributed by scholars of both national and international repute. The biographical sketch of Prof. Mukherjee highlights his contribution and wide ranging services to sociology and allied disciplines. The volume reflects wide-ranging ideas and thinking about the contemporary social and biological situation in India and other countries. Details No. 37082
A Study on the Nicobarese Language/A.R. Das. 1977, 87 p., : The study includes the phonology, morphology of the Nicobarese language of Andaman and Nicobar islands and gives a moderate view of the syntax of the language. An exhaustive vocabulary has been added at the end of the analysis.
Linguistic Studies on the Chenchus of Andhra Pradesh/G.M. Trivedi. 1978, 147 p., : The book covers a descriptive analysis of the speech of the Chenchus, a dialect of Telugu. Description of this speech includes grammatical analysis, folk songs, folktales and a synoptic reference of kinship terms.
Linguistic Studies in Juang, Kharia Thar Lodha, Mal-Pahariya, Ghatoali Pahariya/D. Dasgupta. 1978, 255 p., : This is a collection of six descriptive studies relating to little known tribal speeches. Apart from giving descriptive analysis of Juang (a dialect belonging to Munda language of the Austro-Asiatic family) and the change due to its contact with Indo-Aryan, the present collection also portrays the linguistic picture of some Indo-Aryan speaking tribal and semi-tribal communities viz., Hill Kharia, Lodha, Mal-Pahariya, Juang and Pahariya, which have been undergoing Aryanisation through their symbiotic relationship with the people of the Sanskritic culture.
A Hand Book of Onge Language/D. Dasgupta. 1982, 127 p., : This book provides with the non-linguists some basic working knowledge of the Onge language to enable them to interact with the Onges - a group of monolingual people in the Andaman Islands.
Socio-Linguistic Study in an Andhra Village/G.M. Trivedi. 1983, 159 p., : This book gives an insight into the sociology of communication in a small village setting in Andhra Pradesh. This study of a village dialect in its socio-cultural perspective covers almost all the main factors responsible for the differences in the choice of language use in a stratified society.
A Descriptive Study of Dialect of Gade Lohar/J.C. Sharma. 1988, 164 p., : "This book deals with linguistic study of the dialect of the nomadic Gade Lohar of Rajasthan and Haryana. Description of the dialect in phonological, morphological and syntactical level in a taxonomic framework shows that this dialect is closely related to the Mewari dialect of Rajasthan as spoken in its southern part.
A Descriptive and Comparative Study of the Andamanese Language/S. Manoharan. 1989, 180 p., $59. : The book is divided into two parts - the first part deals with the descriptive study and the second part deals with the comparative and typological study of the Andamanese language. Details No. 37086
Linguistic Traits Across Language Boundaries/edited by Shree Krishan. 1990, 232 p., $86. : The book maps out the cross genetic distribution of selected linguistic traits viz., kinship terminology, colour categories, numeral systems, echoformation, sentence structure, numerals, classifiers and greetings and salutations. Details No. 37087
Descriptive Grammar of Byansi - A Bhotiya Language/G.M. Trivedi. 1991, 234 p., $59. ISBN 81-85579-03-2: This book covers a comprehensive and complete description of the Byansi language that belongs to western pronominalized Himalayan group of Tibeto-Burman family. It provides with a study of the phonology and grammar of Byansi language. Details No. 37088
Andaman Islands/Parmanand Lal. 1976, 228 p., : Tracing the distribution of tribes from 1889 to 1961 in the Andaman islands the book shows the shrinking tribal territories and expansion of other populations in the region. On the basis of the physical and cultural factors the book divides the islands into macro and micro sub-regions and the pattern of utilization of their resources by the tribes and non-tribes.
Great Nicobar Island/Parmanand Lal. 1977, 128 p., : The book shows that the Great Nicobarese and the Shompens of the Great Nicobar islands, although share the same ecological conditions but differ in the ecological adaptation due to difference of technology and degree of exposure to the outside world of these tribes.
Ecology and Landuse Patterns in the Godalur Taluk, Nilgiris : A Geographical Study/A.K. Singh. 1991, 107 p., $51. : This book analyse, interpret and document the existing landuse from an ecological perspective of ecological regions - the Nilgiris : Wynad Nilgiri district in Tamilnadu. It provides with an understanding of the changing environment scenario of the region. Details No. 37089
Shifting Cultivation in India/edited by S. Bose. 1991, 335 p., $129. The study has generated data from Orissa and Andhra Pradesh on the problems posed by shifting cultivation and people's own ways of grappling with them. Studies of shifting cultivation at the state, regional and village levels, generated the profile of not only the language pattern but demographic trends, crop cycles, occupational structure, social demography and so on. This edited book contains 25 papers based on extensive fieldwork in 12 states and intensive survey of 16 tribal villages in Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. Problems posed by shifting cultivation and peoples, own ways of grappling with them received special attention in this volume. Details No. 37090
Changing Patterns of Land Use among the Baigas of Madhya Pradesh/Saradindhu Bose. 1987, 65 p., $35. : The volume discusses the landuse pattern of the Baigas of Madhya Pradesh who were once shifting cultivators, the process of change in their economic life, the source of change and the process of their social development, their social demography, levels of education, crop cycle and occupational structure. Details No. 37091
Aspects of Folkcults in South Bengal/Tushar K. Niyogi. 1987, 113 p., : The volume highlights a uniform cult tradition of non-literate masses of an area of South Bengal. The study shows how do folk-cults maintain their identity in the face of a contact situation and retain their core elements in a comparatively distinctive manner. (out of print)
Folktales and Myths of Riang and Tripuri Communities : A Study of Their Cultural Profile/Tushar K. Niyogi. 1983, 200 p., $37. : This book highlights the expressive behaviour, both at the level of verbal art and non-verbal ritual, of the two shifting cultivator communities of Tripura. The text of the verbal lore is to be read along with the 'context' that primarily deals with man's subsistence system related to his ecological setting and spiritual system based upon religious traditions. Details No. 37093
The Psyche of the Garos/T. Sinha. 1966, 122 p., : The book ascertains the Garos' daily life, social structure, their deities, mythology, matriarchy, totemism, the fear of dead in a psycho-analytic perspective. The culture of the Garos has been interpreted in terms of libidinal development including incest wishes and electra complex.
The Lodha and Their Spirit Possessed Men : Psycho-Socio-Cultural Study/P.C. Ray. 1969, 138 p., : The book manifests one of the aspects of culture and personality with respect to the Lodhas' belief in ghosts, life history, child-rearing practices, socio-cultural influences on personality formation. The study reveals that most of the spirit possessed men have an inclination towards supernatural livings due to overriding ambition in the absence of creative potentiality.
Socio-Cultural Process and Psychological Adaptation of the Santal/P.C. Ray. 1975, 91 p., : This monograph deals with a comparative psychological adaptation of the Santals in their socio-cultural condition, typical personality structure as assessed by Rorschach Test. It has been found that out of three levels of cultural contact the most contact group was reported to be more productive, less critical and having poor relation with reality as compared to the least contact and in - between contact groups.
A Sociometric Study on Group Interaction, Peer Selection and Personality Dimensions/R.D. Pathak. 1993, 125 p., $119. : The monograph presents a comparative and analytical description about the personality dimensions of selected peer groups through sociometric technique, viz; popular, neglectees, rejectees and isolates interacting within a small academic social milieu. With the means of statistical measures applied for assessment of personality dimensions/adjustment patterns within a social network, four selected peer groups have been compared and the hypotheses of superiority of popular peer group over the remaining ones are established with respect to their personality dimensions/adjustment patterns. Details No. 37094
A Physical Survey of the Kadar of Kerala/S.S. Sarkar. 1960, 83, : This particular study reveals the anthropometric, somatoscopic, dermatoglyphics and ABO blood types observed among 42 male and 37 female Kadars of Kerala. The data on anthropometry were culled on 14 variables and an analysis of eight indices were carried out from such variables. Since the Kadars of Kerala possess certain Negrito strain therefore it was compared with other South-East Asian Negritos like the Andamanese, Semongs, Aetas.
Human Skeletal Remains from Harappa/P. Gupta. 1962, 188 p., : This volume is the first report on the Harappan skeletal remains excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India between 1925-26 and 1946-47. Altogether 260 individuals are represented in this study. Archaeological background, demographic status of the population as well as anthropometrical measurements of the actual skeletal findings are given. A. Ghosh, Director General of Archaeology in India has reported on the archaeological position while the demographic status has been discussed by J.M. Datta - a former fellow of the Royal Statistical Society and the Royal Economic Society.
Anthropometry in India/P. Gupta. 1966, 373 p., : This book contains published anthropometric data on stature, cephalic index, nasal index and facial index on 1,309 communities of India during the years 1868 - 1971. Arrangement of data available in this volume is in the order of name of the community, sample size, sex, authors, year of the investigation and publication as well as the mean values of various measurements.
Ancient Human Remains/P. Gupta. 1970, 74 p., : The authors have dealt with the human remains recovered from two ancient sites (i) Nagarjanakunda Valley in Andhra Pradesh belonging to two cultural levels - neolithic and megalithic. The metric and morphologic evidence of skeletal remains revealed that neolithic people were long headed and megalithic people were broad headed. (ii) The second report is based on cranial remains excavated at Kumhar Tekri near the ancient city of Ujjain which yielded 42 human remains excavated in 1938-39. Taken as a whole the series suggest a population of one breeding population group bearing longhead.
Nutritional Background and Growth of Infants : A Major District of West Bengal/J.K. Roy. 1971, 66 p., : This book contains the nutritional status and growth study of infants in rural area of West Bengal. The data were collected from 2,050 intants distributed in sixty villages of Midnapore, West Bengal.
Physical Anthropology of the Nicobarese/P. Ganguly. 1976, 178 p., : The author of the present study collected anthropometric data from the Nicobarese of Car Nicobar (175 males, 166 females), Chowrite (110 males, 58 females), Terressan (77 males, 81 females) and Southern Nicobarese (63 males, 50 females). For every individual data on 16 anthropometric variables were taken. Apart from this the data have been compared with those of other diverse groups. The sex differences which constitute an universal phenomenon particularly in respect of certain specific characters are also dealt with.
A Biometric Study on the Tribe of North Western Himalayan Region/S.K. Mazumder. 1976, 90 p., : The data presented in this volume were originally collected by Dr. B.S. Guha as a member of a scientific expedition party in 1929 from five ethnic groups of north-western Himalayan region. Here only a little more than six hundred adult male data are considered for analysis. To understand the ethnic affinities of the group viz. the Kaffirs of Rambur and Bomboret, the Khos of upper and lower Chitral, the Ashratis and the Domelis of the Astret valley, the Pathans of Bijaur, the Badakshis, Tadjiks from Badokshan and the Uzbeks from Russian Turkishtan, Reduced Co-efficient of Racial Likeness (R.C.R.L.) and Generalized Distance D (Mahalanobis 1936; Rao 1952) have been calculated by the present author.
A Radiological Study of Skeletal Maturity in 1976 Hand - Wrist Area of Bengali Boys and Girls/S.R. Das. 1976, 79 p., : This book presents the results of a mixed longitudinal study which was taken up in 1952 in the villages of Sarsuna and Barisha about 16 km. to the south from the heart of Calcutta city. A group of 294 boys and 251 girls from families belonging to the Rarhi Brahman, Dakshin Rarhi Kayastha and Vaidya castes was studied. Serial x-ray skiagrams were taken of the hand, wrist area under standard radiographical conditions and processing on or near birth days from 1 year to 21 years. The study reveals that the girls show in an average a longer duration of epiphyseal fusion in handwrist area than the boys.
Hunger and Physique : A Study of the Juang Population of Orissa/J.N. Roy. 1982, 146 p., $26. : This study is based on the seasonal variation of body weight and other anthropometric dimension of the Juangs of the Keonjhar Hills, a primitive tribe of south-eastern India, in relation to the seasonal fluctuation in the quantitative intakes of food. This study also provides with some information of biological aspects of man in relation to his environment. Details No. 37095
Human Remains from Burzahom/A. Basu. 1980, 90 p., : The authors have critically examined ten skeletal findings recovered from burials of neolithic Burzahom in Kashmir. The craniometric, osteometric and odontometric data have been analysed and a comparison of the material has been made with chronologically and culturally related skeletal materials from other neolithic sites in India and with those of Harappa R. 37. The authors have noted that Burzahom materials have many traits in common with H.R. 37 skeletal materials.(Out of Print)
Dermatoglyphics of Mysore Population/Arabind Basu. 1985, 146 p., $32. : The author has examined the dermatoglyphic data which were culled from both the sexes of Smartha Brahmans, Madhva Brahmans, Sri Vaisnava Brahmans, Lingayats, Vokkaligas and Adi Karnatakas. Altogether 1,281 individuals with complete sets of data were analysed for the purpose. The aforesaid data have also been compared with data from other published and unpublished materials to visualize the degree and nature of variation between and within the groups under the study. The results demonstrate that inter-caste differences are not uniform in all dermatoglyphic triats. The quantitative finger dermatoglyphic features in general do not reveal heterogeneity between the groups while qualitative finger dermatoglyphic findings are significantly different between most of the groups. Details No. 37097
Anthropological Profile of the Muslims of Calcutta/Mahadeb P. Basu. 1985, 109 p., $41. : The author worked among Muslim males. Anthropometric and somatoscopic data were collected in the year 1972-73. In this study altogether 500 individuals of four different sects are taken into consideration. Though the study is mainly concerned with the question of affinity among the groups but wide ranging issues like ethnicity, morphological variation, time factor and geographic distance also been considered by the author. Details No. 37098
Growth and Development of Bengalee Girls/Tulika Sen. 1988, 134 p., $41. : This book is a cross sectional study on the growth and development of 2,536 Bengalee girls from different institutions of Calcutta. The present samples were collected between Jan. 1966 and Jan. 1967. The age of the subjects ranges between 9 and 27 years and those above 20 years being grouped together as 20+. In order to ascertain the growth and development of the girls the author has taken different types of anthropometric measurements as well as other traits like age at menarche and the age at eruption of permanent teeth. Details No. 37099
Ancient Human Remains from Rupar/Pratap C. Datta. 1987, 62 p., $32. : The authors revealed about the skeletal remains found in Rupar, a Harappan cultural site of India. The data include the cranial dimensions, mandibular measurements and measurements on femur, tibia and fibula. For this study 17 individuals of Harappa cultural affiliation yielded from the burial pits were studied. The analysis of the cranial and madibular characters reveals that they are long headed people and lie within the respective character ranges available for the Harappans of Harappa, except on mandibular character. Details No. 37100
Growth and Physical Changes During Adolescence among Bhil Boys of Rajasthan/K.N. Reddy. 1989, 79 p., $46. : This book is a cross-sectional study on the adolescent growth and physical changes among Bhil boys of Rajasthan. The author delineates pattern of growth in 23 body dimensions, physical changes involving thickness of subcutareous fat on 3 anatomical sites, body shapes as indicated by indices of these measurements and stages of pubertal development, and quantitative assessment of nutritional status among 900 adolescent Bhil boys aged 11+ to 19+ from different places of the Udaipur district of Rajasthan. Details No. 37101
Anthropometric Measurements and Ethnic Affinities of the Bhil and their Allied Groups of Malwa Area/S.H. Ahmad. 1991, 96 p., . ISBN 81-85579-07-5. The book is a comprehensive anthropometric study on the Bhils of 46 different villages in the districts of Jhabua, Ratlam and West Nimar of Madhya Pradesh. It suggests that the Bhils might have constituted a homogeneous social group in ancient times but during the course of time they have become ethnically heterogeneous due to admixture in varied degrees.
Human Biology of the Chenchus of Andhra Pradesh : A Demo-Morphogenetic Study/S.M. Sirajjudin. 1993, 232 p., $143. ISBN 81-85579-15-6. The book discusses genetic markers like : A1A2BO, MN, Rh(D) blood groups, PTC taste sensitivity and colour blindness among the Chenchus of Nalhamlas hills in Andhra Pradesh. This title depicts that the Chenchus show closer affinities with the Irulas than with the Yanadis. An examination of relationship between the two Chenchu subpopulations and their affiliation with ethnically allied populations the Yanadis, the Irulas, The Kadars and such others by employing the univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis forms an important thrust area of this study. Details No. 37102
A Cross-Sectional Growth Study of the School Children of Midnapore/D.C. Bhowmik. 1993, 120 p., $80. The volume analyses the matric growth process of adolescent boys and girls belonging to Brahmin, Mahishya and Sadgope populations of Midnapore of West Bengal. Details No. 37103
Morpho-Genetic Variation : A Comparative Profile of Three Tribes of Gujarat/Gopal Krishan. 1994, 88 p., $75. ISBN 81-85579-13-X. The volume contains a wealth of information on the morphological and genetic traits concerning the three tribes of Gujarat; the Padhars, the Charans and the Rabaris. The morphogenetic variations of these tribes have been ascertained with markers like anthropometry, somatoscopy, dermatoglyphics and P.T.C. taste sensitivity. The study reveals that the Charans and the Rabaris constitute homogeneous populations whereas the Padhars and the Rabaris and the Padhars and Charans show heterogeneity in terms of most of these morphogenetic traits. Details No. 37104
Bio-Anthropological Research in India/edited by H.K. Rakshit. 1975, 293 p., . This volume is the outcome of a seminar in physical anthropology and allied disciplines held in July, 1970 in the Anthropological Survey of India, Calcutta. It contains 37 papers on various aspects of physical anthropology viz., Palaeo-anthropology, Dental anthropology, Sero-anthropology, Anthropological demography, Dermatoglyphics, Growth and nutritional studies. Some of the papers are based on empirical material.
Anthropology in India, Vol. II/edited by H.K. Rakshit. 1976, 167 p., . This is a volume brought out on the Silver Jubilee occasion of the Anthropological Survey of India in 1970. Altogether ten papers are included in the field of Physical Anthropology and Prehistory in such areas of research as Population genetics. Anthropological demography, Serology, Dermatoglyphics, Primatology, Prehistory and Antiquity of man in India.
The Great Andamanese : Past and Present/P.C. Dutta. 1978, 77 p., $11. The book aims to unravel the past cultural history of the Great Andamanese, a dwindling tribe of Andaman and Nicobar islands. It contains the analysis and interpretation of the material contents of kitchen-midden system in an attempt to know the past society of the Great Andamanese. Special emphasis has been given to document systematic excavations of the kitchenmaidden system of South Andaman. Details No. 35282
Anthropometric Measurements and Ethnic Affinities of Chhattisgarh Tribes/S.H. Ahmad. 1981, 92 p., : Author reveals anthropometric data on 14 variables and 12 indices on head, face and body dimensions on 719 adult individuals of seven different groups viz. Kawar (190), Khairwar (102), Kodaku (100), Korwa (102), Nagesia (104), Pando (101) and Pradhan (101) of Chhattisgarh area of M.P. The study shows that the intergroup differentiation was caused either by environment or due to genetic drift or selection or both. It has also been suggested by the author that further genetic studies on the aforesaid groups will give an opportunity to highlight the causes of such variation.
The Bronze Age Harappans/Pratap C. Dutta. 1983, 157 p., $32. The author has re-examined the Harappan skeletal materials and made an effort to put a biologically realistic picture about the bronze age people of Harappa. This is an attempt of biometrical treatment of the series to interpret them in conformity with realities of natural biological grouping of man. The racial affinities of the Harappans are evaluated by applying a measure of generalised distance estimate. A total of 260 individuals comprising infant, child, juvenile, adult male and female yielded from various contexts of the ancient city site of Harappa was studied. Details No. 37105
Mixed Longitudinal Growth Data for 22 Measures : The Sarsuna Barisha Series - Vol. I. Boys/S.R. Das. 1985, 304 p., . This longitudinal study of physical growth and skeletal maturity of the children of two villages in West Bengal is based on 22 anthropometric measurements and x-ray exposures recorded within + - 15 days from birth. This study conducted in 1952 on a group of 301 boys and 261 girls was followed after about 14 years and provided excellent material and wealth of information for the study of growth and development.
Mixed Longitudinal Growth Data for 22 Measures : The Sarsuna Barisha Series, Volume II. Girls/S.R. Das. 1986, 317 p., . This book focuses two different aspects: (1) The x-ray radiological study of skeletal maturity as revealed in the hand and wrist skiagrams taken serially on children and (2) the study of the various aspects of physical growth including the growth curves in respect of a number of important anthropometric measures for the same children with accuracy and rigour of subsequent data analysis. The data were collected in two adjoining villages Sarsuna, Barisha, northern part of the 24 - Pargana district, West Bengal. Altogether 22 somatometric measurements were taken on each occasion for each girl of 261 research series. The entire basic data appended in 22 tables.
All India Anthropometric Survey : South Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data)/H.K. Rakshit. 1988, 574 p., $125. This volume contains basic anthropometric data of four southern states viz., Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Data were collected from Andhra Pradesh (36 communities), Karnataka (31 communities), Kerala (19 communities) and from Tamil Nadu (23 communities). In all the cases 14 variables of anthropometric dimensions were taken for each individual. Details No. 37106
All India Anthropometric Survey : North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. I. Assam/D.C. Bhowmik. 1988, 150 p., . This particular volume contains anthropometric data on 1,850 adult male individuals of Assam. The data were collected from 13 population groups namely Ahom (100), Brahmin (300), Jugi (150), Kachari (150), Kaibarta (150), Kolita (300), Koch (150), Lalung (50), Mech (50), Miri (50), Muslim (300), Pnar Khasi (50), and Rajbansi (50). The measurements were taken on 14 variables. Out of these variables 12 indices and ratios have been derived for each individuals. The first eight indices are related to head and face while the remaining indices and ratios were calculated on height and weight.
All India Anthropometric Survey North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. II. Bihar/G.C. Ghosh. 1988, 390 p., $143 (Vol. II) The volume contains anthropometric data on 4,882 adult male individuals of Bihar. The population groups included for such study are 17 in number. They are namely, Ahir (300), Bauri (50), Bhuiya (200), Brahman (550), Chamar (400), Dusadn (200), Goala (350), Ho (50), Kayastha (50), Kumhar (150), Kurmi (100), Mehtar (50), Munda (100), Muslim (800), Oroan (200), Paswan (32), Rajput (250), Santal (350), Tanti (100), Teli (450), Tharu (50) and Yadav (100). The measurements were taken on 14 variables. Eight indices were calculated on head and face and the remaining four indices and ratios are on body height and weight. Details No. 37107
All India Bio-Anthropological Survey (Preliminary Tables). 1988, 399 p., . This volume presents, data on the physique (body weight, body height, chest girth); demography; and food habits and diseases including genetical disorders, congenital anomalies and other disabilities of the Indian population generated under the project, All India Bio-anthropological Survey (1972-1980). Data were collected from 35,100 households from 351 locations throughout the length and breadth of the country following well thought-out systematic sampling design. The data are presented in nine tables.
Genetical Demography of Indian Population. 1989, 147 p., . In response to the need for undertaking researches on genetical demography papers were presented at a seminar organized by this Survey. Papers have been grouped under the following categories - tribal studies, caste and community studies and general perspective. The age at menarche among Chenchu women of Andhra Pradesh, fertility among the Shyam people of the Sibsagar district and reproductive performance among the Jaintias of Assam have been discussed in the tribal studies, various demographic features of the Chotes of Manipur, the Neik Gonds of Maharashtra and the Bhils and the Garasias of Udaipur have also been reported. One paper reports on a few demographic traits in a section of the Gallongs with endemic hypothyroidism.
All India Anthropometric Survey : North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. III. Orissa/D.C. Bhowmik. 1989, 338 p., (Vol. III). The volume contains anthropometric data on 4,260 adult male individuals of Orissa. The population groups included for the study are 21 in number. They are as follows: Agaria (150), Bhuiya (50), Brahman (658), Chasa (100), Gaura (50), Ghasi (200), Gond (100), Karan (200), Keota (202), Khandayat (158), Khond (100), Kumbhar (405), Munda (50), Muslim (560), Nulia (205), Pana (50), Paroja (50), Santal (106), Savara (200), Tanti (255) and Teli (411). The measurements are taken on 14 variables. Eight indices were calculated on head and face dimensions while the remaining indices and ratios were calculated on the basis of height and body weight.
All India Anthropometric Survey : North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. IV. Maharashtra/Arabinda Basu. 1989, 550 p., $177 (Vol. IV): The volume contains anthropometric data on 6,869 adult male individuals of Maharashtra. The populations included for study are 25 in number; and they are namely Andh (50), Banjara (100), Bhandari (50), Bhil (200), Brahman (1,251), Chambhar (150), Gond (50), Kathkari (50), Koli (25), Korku (50), Kumbhar (50), Kumbi (251), Mohadeo Koli (100), Mahar (1,254), Mang (551), Mangela (50), Maratha (955), Muslim (1,151), Raj Gond (50), Sonar (51), Teli (350), Tirole Kunbi (30) and Varli (50). The measurements were taken on 14 variables. Eight indices were calculated on head and face while the remaining four indices were calculated on height and body weight. Details No. 37108
All India Anthropometric Survey : North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. V. Gujarat/S.K. Raychaudhuri. 1989, 306 p., $112 (Vol. V): This volume contains basic anthropometric data on 3,000 adult male individuals belonging to 13 different groups namely, Ahir (50), Bhil (250), Brahmin (800), Charan (50), Dubla (50), Jain (800), Kunbi (300), Koli (250), Kumbhar (800), Patidar (150), Rabari (50), Rajput (100) and Vankar (150). The data were on 14 metric dimensions and those have been analysed into 8 indices on head and face and four on height and body weight. To assess any inference there from further analysis of the data is warranted. Details No. 37109
All India Anthropometric Survey : North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. VI. Jammu and Kashmir/Fazul Haq. 1989, 66 p., $35 (Vol. VI). This volume contains basic anthropometric data on 14 variables which were taken from 800 adult male individuals belonging to five different populations viz., Brahmin (300), Rajput (150), Mahasa (100), Chamar (50) and Muslim (200). All the measurements were categorically analysed into 12 indices and ratios. The first eight indices are related to head and face and the remaining four indices and ratios are related to height and body weight. Details No. 37110
All India Anthropometric Survey : South Zone Andhra Pradesh (Analysis of data)/J. Sreenath. 1989, 257 p., $99. This volume comprises basic anthropometric data on 13 variables with some selective statistical constants. The data pertaining to this aspect were culled from 4,646 adult male individuals from 34 communities of which 21 are caste groups. 3 Muslim communities and 10 scheduled tribes. The study was carried out to visualise the morphological profile, the nature and extent of variation, regional variation and the extent of biological variability. The statistical constants like univariate, bivariate and multivariate have also been incorporated to visualise the trend of population differentiation. Details No. 37111
All India Anthropometric Survey : North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. VII. Himachal Pradesh/M.P. Basu. 1990, 106 p., $55 (Vol. VII): This book reveals the basic anthropometric data on 14 variables based on a survey conducted among 1,306 adult male individuals belonging to 11 communities namely, Bodh (50), Brahmin (300), Chamar (150), Gaddi (50), Girth (50), Gujjar (50), Kanet (50), Koli (150), Rajput (355), Thakur (51), and Rathi (50). All the metric dimensions were categorically analysed into 8 indices on head and face and 4 on height and body weight. The measurements represented in the aforesaid volume were taken as per the technique of Martin and Saller. Details No. 37112
All India Anthropometric Survey : North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. VIII. Punjab/G.D. Kumar. 1990, 126 p., $53 (Vol. VIII): This volume contains basic anthropometric data on 14 variables which were collected from among 1,500 adult male individuals belonging to six different communities viz. Brahmin (350), Chamar (300), Jat Sikh (350), Khetri (200), Rajput (150), and Saini (150). All the measurements were categorically analysed into eight indices on head and face and four ratios related to height and body weight. All the measurements were taken as per the recommended techniques of Martin and Saller (1956). Details No. 37113
Human Variation in India : Proceedings of Seminar on Physical Anthropology. 1990, 393 p., . This volume is a compilation of altogether 45 selected papers presented in a seminar entitled Human Variation in India organized by the Anthropological Survey of India in 1977. In these papers, human variations with respect to anthropometric, dermatoglyphics genetical (serological and biochemical) features and growth trends have been discussed.
All India Anthropometric Survey : North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. IX. Haryana/B. De. 1990, 66 p., $37. This volume comprises basic anthropometric data on 14 variables which were culled from 800 adult males of 4 different communities namely, Brahmin (200), Rajput (200), Jat Sikh (200) and Harijan (200). All the variable anthropometric data were further analysed into 8 indices on head and face and four on height and body weight. Details No. 37114
All India Anthropometric Survey : North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. X. Uttar Pradesh/Malay Kumar Banerjee. 1991, 626 p., $257 (Vol. X): This volume comprises basic anthropometric data on 7,766 adult males belonging to 33 population groups viz., Ahir, Arakh, Baghwan, Bhantu, Bhar, Brahmin, Chamar, Gujar, Jat, Kachhi, Kahar, Kayastha, Kewat, Kolta, Koeri, Kori, Kumhar, Kurmi, Lodha/Lodhi, Lohar, Muras, Muslim, Pasi, Rajput, Sahariya, Sainee, Sainthwar, Shiepakar, Shilpakar, Shilpakar - Dorji, Shilpakar - Mistiri, Thakur, Teli and Vaishya. The anthropometric information and data were culled on 14 variables and these were further analysed into eight indices on head and face and four on height and body weight. To assess any inference from the aforesaid basic information further analysis is warranted. Details No. 37115
All India Anthropometric Survey : South Zone Karnataka State (Analysis of Data)/S.M. Sirajuddin. 1992, 234 p., $77. This volume comprises basic anthropometric data on 13 variables with some statistical constants. The data pertaining to this aspect culled from 3,653 adult males belonging to 31 different castes viz., Banajiga, Beda, Billava, Brahmin, Bunt, Devanga, Ganga Kula, Ganiga, Holeya Kannada speaking, Holeya Tulu speaking, Idiga, Kodaga, Koracha, Koraga, Korama, Kunchatiga, Kuruba, Betha Kuruba, Jenu Kuruba, Kadu Kurumba, Lambani, Lingayat Madiga, Meda, Muslim, Neyigi, Sholiga Kannada speaking, Soliga Telugu speaking, Vokkaliga, Yadava/Golla and Yerava. The statistical analysis is made to infer the microvariations across regions and ethnic strata. Details No. 37116
All India Anthropometric Survey : South Zone Tamil Nadu (Analysis of Data)/S.H. Ahmad. 1992, 222 p., $77. This volume analyses the anthropometric data pertaining to 3,386 adult males belonging to 23 different castes and tribes of Tamil Nadu. There is an attempt to enquire into more variations through regions and ethnic strata with the help of latest statistical data. Details No. 37117
All India Anthropometric Survey : North Zone (Basic Anthropometric Data), Vol. XI. Part I. Madhya Pradesh/A. Basu. 1994, 372 p., $142 (Vol. XI), ISBN 81-85579-29-6. This volume contains anthropometric data collected between 1963 and 1969 on fourteen metrical variables from 11,717 adult males belonging to as many as 34 social groups spread over 39 districts of the state. Details No. 37118
All India Anthropometric Survey : Andamans (Basic Anthropometric Data)/S.K. Bhattacharya. 1993, 110 p., $92. ISBN 81-85579-18-0. This book contains basic anthropometric data on 14 variables which were collected from 1,285 adult male individuals belonging to 12 different communities inhabiting Andaman islands. All the measurements were categorically analysed into eight indices on head and face and four ratios related to height and body weight. Details No. 37119
Anthropometric Variations in Assam, Bihar and Orissa/Arabinda Basu. 1995, 372 p., $241. ISBN 81-85579-29-6. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of anthropometric features (based on 14 anthropometric characters and 14 somatoscopic traits) of 55 population groups from the eastern states of Assam (13), Bihar (21), and Orissa (21). The volume reveals that in each of these three states the castes of higher socio-economic standing are clustered together alongwith the Muslims, while the tribal groups stand a little apart from this clustering. The lower castes are placed in between the tribes and upper middle ranking castes. Details No. 37120
Bibliographies of Eminent Indian Anthropologists/Shymal Kumar Ray. 1974, 184 p., . This book is a unique collection of bibliographies of the publications of twelve outstanding Indian anthropologists of the past, who took keen interest in the study of social and physical anthropology.
Bibliography of Anthropology of India/edited by N.C. Choudhury and compiled by Shymal Kumar Ray. 1976, 324 p., . The book includes bibliographic references on monographs, articles, short notes, correspondences, abstracts published during the year 1960 to 1964 on Indian anthropology and its allied disciplines. Entries have been arranged under broad subject classes, alphabetically under authors as well as four indices based on region, state, ethnic group and author to facilitate quick reference.
Bibliography on Andaman and Nicobar Islands/S. Chawla. 1981, 138 p., $17. A comprehensive bibliography of books, articles, published and unpublished reports on the various ethnic groups inhabiting in the Andaman and Nicobar islands. It contains over 1,300 references covering subjects like anthropology, botany, zoology, geology, forest published in various Indian and foreign languages. Details No. 37121
Directory of Anthropologists in India/edited by H.K. Rakshit. 1981, 366 p., $56. A comprehensive directory of anthropologists in India. The directory provides detailed information on the work and interest of 552 Indian anthropologists, their institutional affiliation. A subject index comprising of three sections namely Social/Cultural Anthropology; Physical Anthropology; Prehistory and Archaeology makes the book an important source of reference about the Indian anthropologists. Details No. 37122
Catalogue of Research Projects and Publications, Vol. I/Ajit K. Danda. 1986, 124 p., $28. This volume is an exhaustive catalogue of research projects and publication of the Anthropological Survey of India that appeared in print upto December 1981. A detailed information on the total research contributions or output of this Survey is available in this volume. It provides a picture about the research areas in which the Survey remained engaged over the years in the field of cultural anthropology, physical anthropology and other allied disciplines. Details No. 37123
Directory of Scientific Personnel of the Anthropological Survey of India, Vol. I/S.K. Ray. 1988, 150 p., $45 (Vol. I). The directory provides detailed bibliography till December 31, 1985 together with the bio-data of one hundred and thirty members of the Anthropological Survey of India. Unpublished papers, reports, etc. presented in seminars and conferences have also been incorporated that provide a glimpse of the area of interest of these scholars. Details No. 37124
People of India: The People of India project (POI) was launched by the Anthropological Survey of India on 2 October 1985. The objective of the project was to generate a brief, descriptive anthropological profile of all the communities of India, studying the impact on them of change and the development process, and the linkages that bring them together. This project covered the whole country, each state and union territory, unlike the surveys in the colonial period which covered only British India and a few princely states it was possible, through the POI, to identify, locate and study 4635 communities throughout India.
People of India
Project/edited by K.S. Singh. 1992, 72 volumes.
National Series:
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Vol. XIII. Andhra Pradesh. 3 Parts, $121 (set). Details No. 31344
Volume 14: Arunachal Pradesh/edited by Parul Dutta and Syed Ishteaque Ahmad. General editor: K.S. Singh. 1995, xx, 465 p., photos, $50. Details No. 10999
Vol. XV. Assam. 2 Parts, $55 (set). Details No. 31345
Vol. XVI. Bihar.
Vol. XVII. Chandigarh.
Vol. XVIII : Dadra and Nagar Haveli/General editor : K.S. Singh. Edited by Faquir Chand and N.K. Sinha. 1994, ill., map, $11. Details No. 9177
Vol. XIX. Daman and Diu/General editor : K.S. Singh. Edited by B.R. Solanki, N.K. Sinha & Jaime F. Pereira. 1994, 224 p., ill, map, $13. Details No. 9178
Volume XX: Delhi/General editor : K.S. Singh. Edited by T.K. Ghosh and Surendra Nath. 1996, xxvi, 746 p., $39. Details No. 11725
Volume XXI: Goa/General editor K.S. Singh. Edited by P.P. Shirodkar and H.K. Mandal. 1993, 283 p., map,
Vol. XXII. Gujarat. 3 Parts, $83. Details No. 31430
Volume XXIII: Haryana/edited by M.L. Sharma and A.K. Bhatia. General editor: K.S. Singh. 1994, xx, 528 p., 27 photos, $26. Details No. 9666
Volume XXIV: Himachal Pradesh/General Editor: K.S. Singh. Edited by B.R. Sharma and A.R. Sankhyan. 1996, xx, 715 p., $37. Details No. 11724
Vol. XXV. Jammu and Kashmir. $55. Details No. 34961
People of India : Karnataka : Volume XXVI/edited by B.G. Halbar, S.G. Morab, Suresh Patil and Ramji Gupta. New Delhi, Affiliated East-West Press for Anthropological Survey of India, 2003, 3 Parts, liii, 1612 p., Illus., maps, $94. ISBN 81-85938-98-9. Details No. 30682
People of India : Kerala : Volume XXVII/edited by T. Madhava Menon, Deepak Tyagi and B. Francis Kulirani. New Delhi, Affiliated East-West Press for Anthropological Survey of India, 2002, 3 Parts, xlii, 1704 p., ills., maps, $88. ISBN 81-85938-99-7. Details No. 28259
Vol. XXVIII: Lakshadweep/General editor: K.S. Singh. 1993, xxii, 147 p., maps, plates, $11. Details No. 7858
Vol. XXIX. Madhya Pradesh.
Vol. XXX. Maharashtra. 3 Parts, $90. Details No. 39501
People of India : State Series Vol. XXXI: Manipur/edited by H. Horam and S.H.M. Rizvi. 1998, 286 p., map, $25. ISBN 81-7046-127-8. Details No. 14135
Vol. XXXII. Meghalaya. $17. Details No. 32543
Volume XXXIII: Mizoram/edited by B.B. Goswami, C. Nunthra and N.N. Sengupta. 1995, xv, 219 p., photos, map, $28. Details No. 10315
Volume XXXIV : Nagaland/General editor : K.S. Singh. Edited by N.K. Das and C.L. Imechen. 1994, xvi, 286 p., photos, map, $17. Details No. 9176
Vol. XXXV. Orissa.
Volume XXXVI: Pondicherry/edited by M. Ramadass, T.S. Naidu and D. Xaviour. 1994, 513 p., $41. Details No. 10295
Vol. XXXVII. Punjab. $33. Details No. 34962
People of India series: Vol. 38 : Rajasthan/edited by B.K. Lavania, D.K. Samanta, S.K. Mandal and N.N. Vyas. 1998, 2 volumes, 1056 p., plates, $48. ISBN 81-7154-766-4. Details No. 13842
Volume XXXIX: Sikkim/General editor : K.S. Singh. 1993, xvi, 249 p.,
Vol. XL. Tamil Nadu. 3 Vols., $88. Details No. 21811
Vol. XLI. Tripura. $28. Details No. 32544
Vol. XLII. Uttar Pradesh. 3 Parts, $105. Details No. 40475
Vol. XLIII. West Bengal.