Explore the evolving landscape of hunter-gatherer research with this pivotal anthropology anthology. Delve into critical contemporary issues and seminal studies shaping the understanding of foraging societies, reflecting decades of significant academic expansion. This volume presents an up-to-date collection of key papers, complemented by one of the most comprehensive bibliographies ever compiled on the subject. It serves as essential reading for anthropology students, researchers, and scholars in India seeking deep insights into human origins and cultural anthropology.