The purums: An Old kuki Tribe Of Manipur
The purums: An Old kuki Tribe Of Manipur
Here's a copy of The purums: An Old kuki Tribe Of Manipur by Tarak Chandra Das – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 365 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.
What it's about
The Purums: An Old Kuki Tribe of Manipur by Tarak Chandra Das is a landmark ethnographic study of the Purum tribe in northeast India. Based on intensive fieldwork, the book explores the tribe’s social structure, kinship system, marriage customs, economy, and religious practices. Das presents a detailed account of their cultural life, highlighting their unique identity within the broader Kuki-Chin group. Widely cited by international anthropologists, the book remains a foundational work in Indian anthropology and tribal studies, reflecting Das’s pioneering methodological approach.
Book details
- Author: Tarak Chandra Das
- Format: Paperback & Hardcover
- Pages: 365
- Publisher: Gyan Books
- Published: 1945
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The purums: An Old kuki Tribe Of Manipur is written by Tarak Chandra Das.
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