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

by Audrey Cantlie

Book Overview

First published in 1984, The Assamese is an anthropological exploration of Assam. The many tribes living in the hill tracts of Assam early engaged the attention of anthropologists but no significant studies have been made of the people living in the Assam valley who call themselves Assamese, the distinctive features of whose culture are inseparably connected with their religious institutions. The purpose of this book is to give an account...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032363053
• ISBN13: 9781032363059
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 340 Pages