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The Cochin Tribes and Castes is a detailed ethnographic examination of the various tribal and caste communities inhabiting the Cochin region of Kerala. Written by L. K. Anantha krishna Iyer, this groundbreaking work serves as an essential historical document for understanding the social fabric of South India.
The book meticulously catalogs the customs, traditions, occupations, and social hierarchies of multiple communities, offering researchers and historians invaluable primary source material. Iyer’s scholarly approach combines observational fieldwork with anthropological analysis, documenting practices that were prevalent during the period of study.
This work is particularly significant for scholars of Indian anthropology, caste studies, Kerala history, and anyone interested in understanding the complex social structures of pre-modern and colonial India. The detailed ethnographic accounts provide context for understanding contemporary social dynamics in the region.
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