The Cultural Heritage of Meghalaya

Author:

Queenbala Marak

,

Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri

Publisher:

MANOHAR PUBLISHERS AND DISTRIBUTORS

Rs2246 Rs2995 25% OFF

Availability: Available

    

Rating and Reviews

0.0 / 5

5
0%
0

4
0%
0

3
0%
0

2
0%
0

1
0%
0
Publisher

MANOHAR PUBLISHERS AND DISTRIBUTORS

Publication Year 2020
ISBN-13

9788194352129

ISBN-10 9788194352129
Binding

Hardcover

Edition FIRST
Number of Pages 750 Pages
Language (English)
Dimensions (Cms) 22x14x4
Weight (grms) 1078

The state of Meghalaya, formed on 21 January 1972, is a state of fascinating socio-cultural significance. Its heritage can be traced from the prehistoric times of Stone Age upto the present. Though comprising mainly of the matrilineal Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes – the state also houses many other lesser known communities such as the Hajong, Sakachep, Biate, Koch, Dalu, Margnar and the Nepali. All these communities find voice in this volume. The Cultural Heritage of Meghalaya looks at the state of Meghalaya exhaustively from the perspective of heritage documentation and maintenance. The 38 chapters written by anthropologists and inde­pendent researchers, present the rich traditions found in the region. This volume will be of great help to academicians, researchers, students, and laymen interested in a comprehensive study of the region.

Queenbala Marak

Queenbala Marak is Associate Professor at Department of Anthropology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. She recently edited Megalithic Traditions of Northeast India (2019) and Doing Autoethnography (2016), and authored Food Politics: Studying Food, Identity and Difference among Garos (2014) and co-authored Misimagre: A Prehistoric Factory Site from Garo Hills, Meghalaya (2017).

Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri

Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri is Professor of Anthropology and Director, National Museum of Mankind (IGRMS), Bhopal. He has published 16 books and 55 research papers. Currently, he is the editor of Humankind, an annual journal of IGRMS.
No Review Found