The Ecological And Economic Contexts Of Paliyan Development

The Ecological And Economic Contexts Of Paliyan Development

Book Code: 1111016927405

Bibhu K. Mohanty

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The Title The Ecological and Economic Contexts of Paliyan Development written/authored/edited by Bibhu K. Mohanty, published in the year 2023. This book has total of pp. 272.The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House.This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Economic.

Year:

2023

Language:

English

Publisher:

Gyan Publishing House

Pages:

272

Book Category:

pub

Subject:

Economic

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ABOUT THE BOOK

The book focuses on the transition of a food gathering tribe living in the rain shadow area of Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. In the present study the case of Paliyan tribe is taken up to assess the impact of changing ecology and economy and the extent of developmental process initiated by both government and non-government agencies to bring them into the national mainstream along with the degree of success or failure in their efforts.

The book is spread over six chapters apart from the introduction. It deals in detail with the socio-economic life of Paliyans in two contrasting socio-religious and ecological settings. This book is useful to anthropologists, sociologists, ecologists, historians, policy makers, non-governmental organizations and others interested in the issue of tribal development.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bibhu K. Mohanty (b.1967) completed his Master’s Degree, M. Phil and Ph. D in Anthropology from University of Madras. He Joined Anthropological Survey of India as a Junior Research Fellow at Mysore and subsequently served in the posts of Research Associate ( at Jagdalpur), Assistant keeper ( at Jagdalpur), Assistant Anthropologist ( at Udaipur, Nagpur, and Kolkata). He was on deputation in the post of Assistant Director with Directorate of Census Operations, Odisha. Presently, he is serving as Anthropologist and Head of Office of Western Regional Centre, Anthropological Survey of India located at Udaipur.
In close association with Dr. K. S Singh, General Editor, People of India project, Dr. Mohanty edited the Madhya Pradesh State volume of People of India series. Having worked in Tamil Nadu, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Rajasthan in various national and other projects Dr. Mohanty is pursuing research on development and ecological issues, crafts and craftsmanship, health and demographic issues, etc.

CONTENTS

Foreword .................................................................................................... ....... 7
Preface .................................................................................................... ........ 11
Abbreviation .................................................................................................... 17
List of Tables ................................................................................................... 19
List of Charts .................................................................................................. 21
List of Maps .................................................................................................... 21
List of Pictures ................................................................................................ 21
List of Photographs ......................................................................................... 23
Introduction ......................................................................................... 25
1. A Profile of the Traditional Culture ..................................................... 43
2. Ecology and Social Structure ............................................................... 73
3. The Web of Paliyan Economy ........................................................... 107
4. Changing Ecology and Economy ....................................................... 145
5. Evolution of Tribal Administration and the Present
Development amongst the Paliyans ................................................... 175
6. Developmental Process in A Tribal Village – A Case Study .............. 203
Conclusion ......................................................................................... 235
Glossary ............................................................................................. 245
Appendix ........................................................................................... 247
Photographs ....................................................................................... 249
Bibliography ...................................................................................... 259
Index .................................................................................................. 271

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