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The Peoples Of India (1913)

The Peoples Of India (1913)

Anderson, James Drummond

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesHinduismIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1120913918
ISBN13: 9781120913913
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Peoples of India, written by James Drummond Anderson and published in 1913, is a comprehensive account of the diverse ethnic groups and communities that inhabit the Indian subcontinent. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides a general overview of the region's geography, history, and social structure. The second part delves into the specifics of each community, describing their customs, beliefs, and practices in detail.Anderson's work is based on extensive research and fieldwork, and he draws on a wide range of sources, including historical records, ethnographic studies, and personal observations. The book covers a vast array of topics, including the caste system, religious practices, marriage customs, and economic activities of the various communities.One of the key themes of the book is the diversity of India's peoples, and Anderson emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating this diversity in order to build a more harmonious and equitable society. He also highlights the challenges facing India at the time, including poverty, illiteracy, and political instability, and argues that a better understanding of the country's social and cultural dynamics is essential for addressing these issues.Overall, The Peoples of India is a seminal work in the field of Indian ethnography and remains an important resource for scholars and researchers interested in the region's social and cultural history.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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