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- And Of The Brahmans, Kammalans, Pallis, And Pariahs Of Madras City (1896)

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The book ""Anthropology Of The Todas And Kotas Of The Nilgiri Hills: And Of The Brahmans, Kammalans, Pallis, And Pariahs Of Madras City"" was written by Edgar Thurston and published in 1896. The book is a comprehensive study of the social and cultural anthropology of the Todas and Kotas, two indigenous tribes residing in the Nilgiri Hills of South India. The author also examines the lifestyles and customs of the Brahman, Kammalan, Pali, and Pariah communities living in the city of Madras. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the religious beliefs, rituals, and practices of these various communities, as well as their social structures, kinship systems, and economic activities. The author draws on a range of sources, including fieldwork observations, interviews with community members, and historical documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the diverse cultural practices and traditions of these communities. Overall, the book is an important contribution to the field of anthropology and provides valuable insights into the social and cultural diversity of South India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166440367
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 138
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x8 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 195 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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The book ""Anthropology Of The Todas And Kotas Of The Nilgiri Hills: And Of The Brahmans, Kammalans, Pallis, And Pariahs Of Madras City"" was written by Edgar Thurston and published in 1896. The book is a comprehensive study of the social and cultural anthropology of the Todas and Kotas, two indigenous tribes residing in the Nilgiri Hills of South India. The author also examines the lifestyles and customs of the Brahman, Kammalan, Pali, and Pariah communities living in the city of Madras. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the religious beliefs, rituals, and practices of these various communities, as well as their social structures, kinship systems, and economic activities. The author draws on a range of sources, including fieldwork observations, interviews with community members, and historical documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the diverse cultural practices and traditions of these communities. Overall, the book is an important contribution to the field of anthropology and provides valuable insights into the social and cultural diversity of South India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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