An Introduction to Rural Anthropology : Roots and Realities
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This book takes an in-depth look at anthropological exploration of rural and village life in India connecting foundation with contemporary rural realities, based on historical documented sources and comprehensive methodical fieldwork, the challenges faced by rural society as a living system of culture, knowledge and resilience, while examining the challenges faced in a globalised world economy.
Through a chronological exploration, this book aims to understand the evolution and social dynamics, livelihood strategies and unique cultural wealth of rural pluralistic society of enduring spirit to calibrate the resilience of modern economic growth.
Changing agrarian structures with globalisation resulted in a paradigm shift in society. Sustainable and inclusive development requires policies that balance economic integration with preservation of diverse cultures, ecological sustainability and social justice. This book invites policymakers, academicians, researchers, scholars and readers to understand and appreciate the dynamics of rural India.
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Dr. Birendra Prasad, an administrator and a social scientist, is a postgraduate in Veterinary Science. He was selected for the country's most prestigious service, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 2004 to serve the nation. Dr. Prasad has held many posts under the Govt. of Bihar. Meanwhile, he has completed postgraduation in Economics and an MBA in Finance. He has an enormous affection for nature. He has authored many books and research papers in the fields of Veterinary Science, Hindi and English literature. Cultural and Social Science. He is a recipient of several awards and recognitions.
Dr. Abhishek Chauhan is a distinguished academician and researcher specialising in rural and tribal development, anthropology and management studies. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Sarala Birla University, Ranchi. He holds an M.A. in Anthropology (Gold Medal) from Ranchi University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management from XISS and another M.A. in Rural Development (Gold Medal), along with M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees
Dr. Rajkumar Mahto completed his Ph.D. from the P.G. Department of Anthropology (2011) at Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. He has written more than 30 articles and is the author of more than four books on the social and tribal issues of Indian Tribes. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards for his rich contributions to the field of social and cultural anthropology.
