Description: Comprised of nineteen chapters written by a diverse group of scholars and researchers, Anthropological Research in India: Retrospect and Prospects analyses the history and future of anthropology on the subcontinent, ranging from prehistoric civilizations and colonial legacies ...
Brief description: Arun Makal is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Bangabasi Evening College, affiliated under University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India.
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"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