Death and Dying in Northeast India: Indigeneity and Afterlife

This book explores a new pedagogy of death in Northeast India, offering insights into alternative knowledge systems and epistemes through an interdisciplinary analysis of customs and practices related to death, dying, and the afterlife among diverse ethnic communities. It provides a comprehensive understanding of notions of indigeneity in Northeast India.

Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into a groundbreaking pedagogy of death, specifically tailored to the unique cultural tapestry of Northeast India. It unveils how this pedagogy provides a profound understanding of alternative knowledge systems and epistemes, offering a fresh perspective on the intricate nuances of death and the afterlife. Through a comprehensive exploration of a diverse array of customs and practices related to death, dying, and the realm beyond, the book presents a wealth of soteriological, epistemological, sociological, and phenomenological insights. By examining these eschatological practices in their anthropological, theological, and cultural contexts, the book strives to unravel the complex notions of indigeneity associated with Northeast India.

Contributors to this remarkable work draw upon a diverse range of sources, including songs, literary texts, monuments, relics, funerary objects, biographies, folktales, and stories of spirit possessions and supernatural encounters. These diverse materials serve as the foundation for an interdisciplinary analysis, bridging the gaps between scholars from Northeast India, Eastern India, and beyond.

This book holds immense appeal to researchers and scholars with a keen interest in South Asia, particularly Northeast India, as well as those passionate about social anthropology of religion, cultural studies, indigenous studies, folklore studies, and Himalayan studies. Its pages are brimming with invaluable insights and revelations, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the multifaceted world of death and its profound impact on human societies.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032344225