Book
Bhils of Ratanmal: an analysis of the social structure of a western Indian community
Maharaja Sayajirao University • (1) • Published In 1960 • Pages: 15, 229
By: Nath, Y. V. S., Fürer-Haimendorf, Christoph von.
Abstract
This excellent study is focused upon Bhil social structure following the method of British social anthropology. Economy and religion are discussed in details relevant for understanding their interconnection to the social structure. Due consideration is paid to the time perspective by presenting historical material, and emphasizing changes due to modern influences by government agencies and the surrounding Hindu population.Explanations for footnotes appearing in the body of the text will be found at the end of each chapter.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- South Asia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sigrid Khera; 1968-1969; John Beierle; 2008
- Field Date
- 1952-1954
- Coverage Date
- 1948-1954
- Coverage Place
- Ratanmal Area, Panchamahals District, northwest India
- Notes
- Y. V. S. Nath ; with foreword by Professor Christoph von Fnrer-Haimendorf
- 'Based upon a doctoral dissertation submitted to the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in 1956.
- Includes bibliographical references (216-218)
- LCCN
- sa 62001156
- LCSH
- Bhil (Indic people)