Sorrow Songs of Woods: Adivasi-Nature Relationship in the Anthropocene in Manbhum - Mahato, Nirmal Kumar
55,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen
  • Gebundenes Buch

This volume focuses on the complex relationship between Adivasis and Nature in Manbhum. It analyses the nature of colonial intervention in 'indigenous' societies and the politics of identity formation of Adivasis in relation to the transformation of their community system. It provides an empirically detailed and region-specific study of the ethnic version of 'ecological nationalism' and seeks to locate the concept of indigeneity in terms of values, identities and knowledge systems. This volume also studies Adivasi survival strategies and resource utilization. From the late-nineteenth century,…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
This volume focuses on the complex relationship between Adivasis and Nature in Manbhum. It analyses the nature of colonial intervention in 'indigenous' societies and the politics of identity formation of Adivasis in relation to the transformation of their community system. It provides an empirically detailed and region-specific study of the ethnic version of 'ecological nationalism' and seeks to locate the concept of indigeneity in terms of values, identities and knowledge systems. This volume also studies Adivasi survival strategies and resource utilization. From the late-nineteenth century, the recurrent famines that plagued this area as a result of the changes brought by colonial policies, deprived Adivasis of nutrient supplements, and their health declined. Adivasi medicine men took to exorcism, ascribing the causes of diseases to individuals, especially women. It also traces the history of the Kurmis who wanted to become 'Adivasis' so that they could be included amongst 'tribes'.
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Autorenporträt
Nirmal Kumar Mahato teaches history at the University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal. He was awarded the Charles Wallace Fellowship for 2019-20. He is also a member of the Calcutta Research Group, Kolkata. His research articles have appeared in leading journals with a regional focus on eastern India.