Dimensions of Anthropological Research in Northeast India

ABOUT THE BOOK:- The stimulating compilation of research contribution accommodated in 'Dimensions of Anthropological Research in Northeast India' includes seventeen research articles by eminent and experienced academicians and scholars highlighting various issues covering socio-cultural, biological, demo graphic, prehistoric, ethnoarchaeological and several other aspects of diverse ethnic groups of Northeast India. The anthology provides an overview of the nature and development processes of anthropological research in Northeast India. The volume will serve as a useful resource book for researchers including anthropologists, sociologists besides other specialists in the field of social sciences, besides planners, policy makers and indeed anyone with a concern about the population groups of Northeast India. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Sarthak Sengupta received his M.Sc (1977) and Ph.D. (1983) degrees in Anthropology from Dibrugarh and Gauhati University respectively. He worked with the Anthropological Survey of India and North Eastern Hill University, Shillong for quite some time. Professor Sengupta in all has about 270 research articles published in various reputed national and international professional journals besides several chapters in edited volumes. Moreover, he has to his own credit twenty well-knitted books on Northeast Indian tribes. He has mentored ten number of Ph.Ds and completed several major research projects. He is an active life and executive member of several professional anthropological bodies and member of editorial boards of The Indian Journal of Anthropology, West Bengal; Bulletin of the Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University; Vision NE, Lakhimpur, Assam. Dr. Sengupta is at present Professor and Head, Department of Anthropology; and Director (i/c), Centre for Northeast Studies, Dibrugarh University, Assam. His current research interest is genetical demography, globin gene distribution, population genetics, bio-social studies, diet and nutrition, indigenous health practices and disadvantaged tribal population groups of Northeast India. Juri Borah (b 1990) is presently working as an Assistant Professor of Anthropologyat the Dibrugarh University of Assam on contractual basis. She completed her Master degree (2012) and Ph.D (2018) both f rom the Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University. She obtained First Class both in B.A. and M.A. Examination with specialization in Physical Anthropology from Dibrugarh University. The area of her research interests is in reproductive health, demography, dermatoglyphics, and ethnomedicine. She has written more than 20 research papers in various peer-reviewed journals, and as book chapters besides several popular article till date. Dr. Borah is Life Member of Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists, West Bengal. CONTENTS Preface -------- 7 Acknowledgements ------------ 9 List of Contributors ------------ 11 List of Tables -------- 13 List of Figures --------- 15 1. Reassessing Social Structure as a Model of Studying Northeast Indian Tribal Communities in a state of Flux ----- 17 — Rajat Kanti Das 2. Revisiting the Domain of Oral Tradition and Folklore among the Tribes of Northeast India ------ 27 — C.J. Sonowal 3. Tribal Customary Laws and Rights of Women in Northeast India ------- 55 — Rajendra Prasad Athparia 4. Hindu Epics in the Performing Arts: An Observation from A Buddhist Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh --- 71 — Jayanta Sarkar 5. Suicide - A Public Health Issue with Special Reference to Arunachal Pradesh ---- 79 — Tarun Mene 6. Maternal Health Seeking Behaviour of Three Tai Groups of Northeast India ----- 89 — Yikham Gogoi and Sarthak Sengupta 7. Semkhor Village and the Semsa ------- 109 — Dipali G. Danda 8. Infant Mortality among the Dibongiya Deori of Assam: An Empirical Analysis ---- 121 — Juri Borah and Sarthak Sengupta 9. The Situation of Elderly Living in Old Age Homes in Assam ------------ 145 — Bikash Deka and Basobi Patir 10. The Jirkedam: An Indispensable Socio-cultural Organization in the Pristine Karbi Society of Assam ------ 171 — Birinchi K. Medhiand Bimla 11. Recent Doctoral Researches in Anthropology: A Preliminary Survey in Manipur ----- 197 — M C Arun kumar and Pebam Krishnakumari 12. Inequality in the Practices of Manipur Megalithic Traditions ---------- 209 — Potshangbam Binodini Devi 13. Prehistoric Stone Tool and Thunderstone - Issues with Semiotic and Agency ------- 227 — Mayanglambam ManiBabu 14. Fleshing the Skeleton: Understanding Prehistoric Cultures in Garo Hills ------ 247 — Queenbala Marak 15. Rat-hole Mining in Meghalaya: Consequences and Concerns --------- 271 — Geetika Ranjan 16. Anthropology of Naming Culture among the Chakhesang Nagas ---- 279 — Lhiwepe Therie and Nitul Kumar Gogoi 17. From History to Memory: Religion, State and Traditional Crafts in Sikkim, India -------- 287 — Sumahan Bandyopadhyay Index ------ 305 The Title 'Dimensions of Anthropological Research in Northeast India written/authored/edited by Edited by:- Sarthak Sengupta, Juri Borah', published in the year 2019. The ISBN 9788121214926 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 318 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology / Tribal Studies / North-East Indian Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-