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The Cochin Tribes and Castes is a seminal two-volume work that offers an exhaustive examination of the diverse tribal and caste communities inhabiting the Cochin region of Kerala. Written by the renowned ethnographer L. K. Anantha krishna Iyer, this scholarly compilation presents detailed anthropological and sociological data about the social hierarchies, customs, and traditions of various communities.
This comprehensive study serves as an invaluable historical resource for understanding the complex social fabric of Cochin during the period of its documentation. The work meticulously catalogues the characteristics, occupations, social practices, and cultural traditions of different tribes and castes, providing readers with profound insights into Kerala’s diverse heritage and social organization.
Essential for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in Indian ethnography, social history, and Kerala’s cultural studies, this hardcover set remains a definitive reference work on the subject.
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