Native Peoples of the World

Native Peoples of the World
Author: Steven L. Danver
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1030
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317464001

This work examines the world's indigenous peoples, their cultures, the countries in which they reside, and the issues that impact these groups.

The World of the Oraon

The World of the Oraon
Author: Abhik Ghosh
Publisher: Manohar Publishers
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2006
Genre: History
ISBN: 9788173046926

This Study Attempts To Put Down The Symbolic Worldviews Of The Oraons Of Chotanagpur (Bihar, Now Jharkhand). Oraon Acceptence Of Their Own Culture Is Complex. The Symbols Used Are Grounded In Everyday Life And The Daily Practices Of The Oraons. It Covers Past Accounts, Present Incidents And Future Projections. The Oraons Are Seen To Expand Their Worldviews In Space And Time And In Their Incorporation Of Various Religions, Communities And Cultures Around Them, Thus Becoming A More Inclusive Identity Than Traditional Tribal Ones. This Book Highlights The Interplay Of Cultures And Knowledge Among Oraons And The Outside World And Thus Underlines The Fact That This Study Is Well Within The Anthrpological Enterprise-The Study Of Human Beings In Time And Space.

The World in World Wars

The World in World Wars
Author: Heike Liebau
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2010-09-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004185453

The volume contributes to the growing field of research on the global social history of the World Wars. Focusing on social and cultural aspects, it discusses the broader implications of the wars for African and Asian societies which resulted in significant social and political transformations.

Digitalization of Culture Through Technology

Digitalization of Culture Through Technology
Author: Deepanjali Mishra
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2022-09-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000771946

In the era of digitalization, the world has shrunk and has succeeded in bringing people closer than expected. It has provided a social platform which enables people to interact with an individual, group of users anywhere irrespective of time. It has assisted in various academic, non academic as well as social activities which has made lives more easier. Various researches have been conducted that explored the versatile use of the Internet by the language communities and there has been growing research with various strands based on the possibilities of new technologies for the revitalization as well as for the documentation and preservation of cultures. Digitalization could indeed be the best possible methodology to revive the indigenous culture and folk traditions and practices all over the world and would be useful to demonstrate innovative technologies and prototypes, including digital repositories, digital archives, virtual museums and digital libraries, which result from established practices and achievements in the field. This volume brings out the contributions of renowned researchers, academicians and folklorists across the globe. It will be a resource to all researchers, linguistics and learners in the field of Digitalization of Cultural Studies.

Kalyana Mitra: Volume 10

Kalyana Mitra: Volume 10
Author: Prof. Katta Narasimha Reddy
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2023-01-31
Genre: History
ISBN:

Volume X: Tribalore and Folklore Studies contains 36 articles contributed by scholars of eminence in the field. The topics covered in the volume include Folk and Tribalore, economic life of Koya tribe, traditional knowledge of Santal community, impact of Christianity on Indian Tribes, Chenchus of Nallamalais, Kotha tribe of Odisha, Tribal revolt, Folk dances, Folk Theatre, Folk songs and singers, folk literature, narratives and Folk and tribal festivals. The volume serves as a source book for the students, research scholars and teachers of Folk and Tribalore. This volume also highlights the love and affection of Prof. P. Chenna Reddy enjoys in the intellectual world. The felicitation Volume is brought out in a series of 12 independent books covering a total of 460 articles. Every volume contains two sections. The first section contains the biographical sketch of Prof.P.Chenna Reddy, his achievements and contribution to archaeology, history and Society. The second section of each volume is subject specific, E.g., Volume-I on Archaeology, Volume II on Early and Medieval Indian History, Volume III on Modern Indian History, Volume IV on Epigraphy and Numismatics, Volume V on Art , Volume VI on Architecture, Volume VII on Religion and Philosophy, Volume VIII on Economy, Trade and Commerce, Volume IX on Literature, Volume X Tribalore and Folklore, Volume XI Contemporary India and Diaspora, Volume XII, Tourism and contains as many as 460 articles and contributed by renowned scholars

The Modern Review

The Modern Review
Author: Ramananda Chatterjee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 806
Release: 1913
Genre: India
ISBN:

Includes section "Reviews and notices of books".