Book

The Santal: a tribe in search of a great tradition

Wayne State University Press • Detroit, Mich. • Published In 1965 • Pages:

By: Orans, Martin.

Abstract

This is a study of a nativistic movement among the Santal which was led by the educated and industrialized segment of the population. The movement emphasizes the importance of Santal religion as being distinct from Hinduism. A large part of the book is concerned with theoretical problems of nativistic movements in general.

HRAF PubDate

1998

Region

Asia

Sub Region

South Asia

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Sigrid Khera ; Dubravka Schmalzbauer ; 1969-1971

Field Date

1957-1958

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

India

Notes

by Martin Orans

Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-149) and index

LCCN

65012595

LCSH

Santal (South Asian people)