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Number of Pages
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Language
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Book Summary
This scholarly non-fiction work sits at the intersection of anthropology and history, offering a rigorous reexamination of Indigenous performance, identity, and resistance in the Chhotanagpur region of what is now Jharkhand. It foregrounds the central question of how colonial classifications shaped the idea of โtribe,โ while tracing the enduring ways Adivasi communities navigate power, memory, and rights. Written for students, researchers, and readers with an interest in postcolonial studies and Indigenous history, the tone is thoughtful, precise, and illuminating.
Through a careful blend of colonial archives, missionary narratives, and living oral histories, the book demonstrates that nineteenth- and early twentieth-century ideas about tribe were not abstract myths but concrete tools of governance that affected customary rights, rural life, and the interpretation of customs. It shows how the Oraons and Tana Bhagats challenged entrenched hierarchiesโstanding up to landlords, moneylenders, and the colonial stateโand how these struggles connected with Gandhian and Congress-era politics. The narrative highlights how these communities draw on memories of the past to articulate present-day demands and identities.
By weaving archival research with oral testimony and contemporary pamphlets, the work excavates contested truths around adivasi protest and the dynamic link between history and today. It invites readers to consider how memory, voice, and written records interact to shape political action, offering a clear path to understanding complex legacies in a postcolonial setting. The study emphasizes accessible, interdisciplinary inquiry that supports deeper learning for both academic readers and curious general audiences.
After reading, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how colonial legacies continue to influence Indigenous rights and resistance today, along with sharpened skills in interpreting sources, assessing memoryโs role in politics, and thinking critically about historical narratives and their present-day impact.
Product Details
Author
Ashok Ferrey
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
368
Language
English
SKU
9780143440154
ISBN
9780143440154
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.49x3.3x21.84cm
Binding
Hardback
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