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The Nicobarese of Great Nicobar


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1. Introduction 2. Settlement Pattern 3. Material Life 4. Subsistence Economy 5. Social Structure 6. Social Life 7. Political Organization 8. Religion 9. Knowledge and Tradition 10. Summary and Conclusion References Bibliography Glossary Figures, Maps and PhotographsIndex










The Nicobarese


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The Nicobarese, Who Are Of Mongoloid Stock, Are A Large Population Of Over 22,000. They Live On Twelve Islands In The Nicobars And One Island, Little Andaman, Of The Andaman Group. They Are Horticulturists And Pig Herders Inhabiting Large, Permanent Villages, Mostly Close To The Sea Shore. This Study, Undertaken By Anstice Justin, Himself A Nicobarese Born On The Island Of Car Nicobar, Combines Personal Experience With Extensive Fieldwork To Provide A Comprehensive Account Of Nicobarese Society And Culture. For The First Time An Attempt Has Been Made To Cover Most Of The Major Islands In The Nicobar Group; And It Should Prove Useful To Scholars, Researchers, Administrators And Planners Interested In The Study And Development Of Tribal Communities.




Islands In Flux


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Pankaj Sekhsaria is the most consistent chronicler of contemporary issues in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and one of the best known. His writings on the environment, wildlife conservation, development and indigenous communities have provided insights and perspective on the life of the islands for over two decades. Islands in Flux is a compilation of Sekhsaria's writings on key issues in the Islands over this period and provides an important, consolidated account that is relevant both for the present and the future of this beautiful but also very fragile and volatile island chain. The book is both a map of the region as well as a framework for the way forward, and essential reading for anyone who cares about the future of our world. In this updated edition, the author provides further insights into recent events regarding the islands.