Singpho of North East India: A Historical Study of Syncretic Worldview of Tradition and Modernity
by Geyi, Goken
ISBN: 9789390371426
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Imprint : Regency Publications
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 6995.00
Biblio : xxvi+170p
Author Profile
Dr. Goken Geyi is an Assistant Professor and presently teaches history in Government Model College Geku, Upper Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh. She have done her early education from Ramakrishna Mission School Alo, west Siang District and later completed schooling from Government school Kamba, west Siang district. She has done her graduation from Indira Gandhi Government College Tezu, Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh. Dr. Goken Geyi has done her post graduation and Ph.D from Rajiv Gandhi Uni
About The Book
The primary focus of the book is to understand and appreciate the tribe's syncretic worldview and its relation with Ahom and British along with rigorous interpretation of social and economic transformation of the society. So far, no systematic study has been undertaken to understand the history and culture of the Singpho tribe based on historical framework methodology with academic rigor. In this present work, a sincere attempt has been made to give a critical analyses and interpretation of the
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement vii
Foreword xiii
Preface xv
List of Maps xix
Abbreviation xxi
List of Tables xxiii
List of Plates xxvii
1. Introduction 1
2. Social Interface of Continuity and Change 21
3. Traditional Livelihood Activities 45
4. Traditional Political Ideas, Institution and Administration of Justice 73
5. Syncretic Religious Life 99
6. Relations with Ahom and British 123
7. Conclusion 145
Glossary 161
Bibliography 165
Index 171
