Documenting the Tribal World

Product Overview

*Documenting the Tribal World: History of the Adivasis in Colonial and Post-Colonial India* is a comprehensive collection of scholarly articles by eminent academicians that explores the historical experiences of Adivasi communities in eastern India from the colonial period to the post-independence era. The volume examines the socio-economic transformations of Adivasi societies, their resistance and movements against colonial rule, indigenous knowledge systems such as ethno-medicine and traditional healthcare, and the constitutional safeguards extended to them after independence. It also highlights the distinctive worlds of various tribal communities through the lens of change and continuity, the contributions of influential personalities dedicated to Adivasi causes, struggles for separate statehood, and critical issues of women and gender within Adivasi societies. Serving as an important academic resource, this book will be valuable to students, researchers, and professionals interested in history, social science, and tribal studies.