Anthropology (Hardcover)  | Released: 1997

This is a comprehensive textbook on Anthropology. It covers the following papers taught to M.A. (Sociology) and M.A. (Anthropology) at Indian Universities: (i) Physical Anthropology, (ii) Cultural Anthropology, (iii) Social Anthropology, (iv) General Anthropology, (v) Anthropology and Indian Tribes and (vi) Comparative Sociology. This book also covers courses prescribed in Anthropology for P.C.S. and I.AS. examinations. The material for this book has been collected from authentic sources : works of eminent anthropologists, reports of researches on Indian tribes and Government data published in various books, reports and journals. At the end of the book Objective Questions Bank has been given particularly for those readers who are appearing at P.C.S. or I.A.S. examination. Selected Bibliography has been divided into two classes. While the first includes books on General Anthropology, the second is a comprehensive list of books published on Tribal Studies in India. This will be particularly useful for researchers working in the field of tribal studies. Table of Contents: PART A GENERAL ANTHROPOLOGY1. Introduction to Anthropology; 2. Anthropology in India; 3. Relationship with other Social Sciences; 4. Anthropological MethodsPART B PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY5. Introduction to Physical Anthropology; 6. Anthropometry; 7. Race and Racism; 8. Criteria of Racial Classification; 9. Classification of Race; 10. Racial Groups in the World; 11. Races of Asia; 12. Races in IndiaPART C CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY13. Cultural Anthropology; 14. Pre-Historic Cultures; 15. Growth of CivilisationsPART D SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY16. Introduction to Social Anthropology; 17. Basic Concepts of Social Anthropology; 18. Researches of Radcliffe-Brown; 19. Researches of Bronislaw Malinowski; 20. Primitive Social Organization; 21. Kinship; 22. Family; 23. Marriage; 24. Status of Women; 25. Avoidance and Joking Relationships; 26. Primitive Youth Dormitories; 27. Economy; 28. Religion and Magic; 29. Language; 30. Art, Mythology and Literature; 31. Legends; 32. Government and Law; 33. Justice and Punishment; 34. Criminal Tribes; 35. Tribal Problems and Welfare; Objective Questions Bank; Selected Bibliography: (A) Anthropology, (B) Studies on Indian Tribes