North-East India: Dispersion and Discontent : Historical, Cultural and Socio-Political Perspectives, Vols. I and II
Contents: Vol. I. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The North-East India an overview I. 3. The North East India An overview II. 4. Annexation of the North east by the British colonial rulers. 5. Seclusion and isolation of the tribals of North East India during the colonial period. 6. The framing of the sixth schedule by the Constituent Assembly.
Vol. II. 7. Separatist and isolationist tendencies in the North East I. 8. Separatist and isolationist tendencies in the North East II. 9. Successionist movements in the north east. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.
This study deals with the North East Region comprising the seven States of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh as a whole, from the days of remote antiquity to the first decade of the twenty first century, in order to understand the North East in its correct perspective.
It presents an overall picture of North East India and its diverse people; their religion, language, culture and tradition; different social institutions like family, kinship and marriage; youth dormitory; system of governance at the village level; social and economic structure and social stratification.
It also discusses at length the socio economic and political changes that have taken place in this region under the impact of the various administrative, statutory and constitutional measures initiated during the pre and post independence periods as well as due to the activities of the Christian Missionaries.
It also delves deep into the various ethnic identity movements; ethnic animosity and inter-ethnic tensions; problems emanating from illegal migration and measures for controlling it; the secessionist movements in the North East with its ramifications; the scourge of corruption, drug-trafficking and arms-running; impact of urbanisation and globalisation; measures for the overall development of the region and also outlines a viable, vibrant prosperous North East in its own right sans militancy and sectarianism jeopardising the unity and integrity of the country.
