The Assamese: Religion, Caste and Sect in an Indian Village

The Assamese is an anthropological exploration of Assam, focusing on the village foundations of social life. It provides detailed information on local aggregates, caste divisions, modes of livelihood, devotional practices, marriage patterns, and more. It is a valuable resource for students of anthropology, ethnic studies, history, and cultural studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1984, The Assamese is a comprehensive anthropological exploration of the region of Assam. While anthropologists have long been intrigued by the diverse tribes inhabiting the hilly areas of Assam, there has been limited research conducted on the Assamese people residing in the Assam valley, who identify as such and whose unique cultural characteristics are closely intertwined with their religious institutions. The primary objective of this book is to present an account of the way of life that the Assamese people are actively striving to preserve. Its most notable feature is that it constitutes the first field study of the village foundations of social life in Assam, offering a wealth of detailed information on various aspects of local communities, caste divisions, livelihoods, devotional practices, marriage patterns, and much more. This book holds significant appeal to students of anthropology, ethnic studies, history, and cultural studies.

The Assamese people, who inhabit the Assam valley, have a distinct culture that is closely linked to their religious institutions. Despite the attention paid to the hill tribes of Assam, there has been limited research on the Assamese themselves. This book aims to provide a comprehensive account of the way of life that the Assamese people are striving to preserve. It is the first field study of the village foundations of social life in Assam, offering detailed information on local communities, caste divisions, livelihoods, devotional practices, marriage patterns, and much more. The book will be of interest to students of anthropology, ethnic studies, history, and cultural studies.

The Assamese people have a rich cultural heritage that is deeply intertwined with their religious institutions. This book provides a valuable insight into the way of life of the Assamese people, who are actively striving to preserve their traditions and customs. It is the first field study of the village foundations of social life in Assam, offering detailed information on various aspects of local communities, caste divisions, livelihoods, devotional practices, marriage patterns, and much more. The book will be of interest to students of anthropology, ethnic studies, history, and cultural studies.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032363028