Adaptation of the Jarawa to Andaman Islands

Hunting and gathering is the oldest human mode of subsistence, with a handful of hunter-gatherers subsisting exclusively through hunting, fishing, and gathering of wild plants. The Jarawa of the Andaman Islands are one of these groups, but their interaction with the outside world is one of multifaceted inequality, making them vulnerable to threats from outsiders.

Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors

Hunting and gathering are the oldest human modes of subsistence, with a continuous record from human origins to the present. Today, there are a few hunter-gatherers who rely solely on hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants. The Jarawa of the Andaman Islands are one such group. Within the spectrum of foraging societies, the Jarawa are classified as "immediate return foragers," as they consume most of their food resources immediately. This study provides a detailed account of the foraging and adaptive strategies of the Jarawa. However, their interaction with the outside world is characterized by multifaceted inequality, which puts them at a significant disadvantage against outsiders. Hunting-gathering societies are particularly vulnerable to threats, such as territorial encroachment, modernization, and other forms of contact with outsiders.

Dimension: 240 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789394262300