book chapter

The Bhils: a study

Bharatiya Adimjati Sevak SanghDelhi • Published In 1956 • Pages:

By: Naik, T. B. Thakorlal Bharabhai).

Abstract
Naik, an overseas lecturer in cultural anthropology at the London School of Oriental and African studies, deals here with the Bhils of Rajpipla and West Khandesh. A general ethnography, this document includes material on linguistics and physical anthropology. Also covered in detail are the life cycle, religion, social structure, crime, and economics. Pp. 255-344, and 349-351 have not been included in this collection, inasmuch as they deal with transcriptions of oral literature and the possible future of Bhil culture.
Subjects
History and culture change
Human biology
Language
Kinship terminology
Production and supply
Marriage
Reproduction
Religious beliefs
Literary texts
Crime
culture
Bhil
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James R. Leary; 1959; John Beierle; 2008
Field Date
1943-1954
Coverage Date
1943-1954
Coverage Place
Rajpipla and western Khandesh Regions, Gujarat Area, western India
Notes
T. B. Naik
Includes bibliographical references (p. 355-357)
Omitted from the File: p. 255-344, 349-351
LCCN
58044156
LCSH
Bhil (Indic people)