Description
- ISBN-10: 9362801620
- ISBN-13: 978-9362801623
- Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
- Publication date: 1 January 2024
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 13 x 4 x 9 cm
- Print length: 855 pages
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Tribes and Castes of Bengal: Anthropometric Data 2 Vols. Set [Hardcover]
SKU: 9789362801623
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Explore H. H. Risley’s foundational work, ‘Tribes and Castes of Bengal: Anthropometric Data,’ now available as a 2-volume hardcover set from Gyan Publishing House. Originally published in 1891, this seminal ethnographical study meticulously presents anthropometric measurements of various communities across Bengal. Risley’s detailed documentation and classification offer critical insights into colonial perspectives on Indian society and its intricate caste systems. Essential reading for historians, sociologists, and anyone interested in the anthropological studies of British India. This 855-page English text, ISBN 9789362801623, provides invaluable data for understanding historical social structures and is a significant addition to ‘The bookish owl’ collection.
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