India's Communities, Volume 1The People of India project, a massive exercise carried out by the Anthropological Survey of India, has generated a wealth of information on the hundreds of communities, castes, and tribes now existing in that country. Topics covered include culture, location, language, script, biological variation, food habits, rituals, work practices, educational level, and technological and developmental achievements. |
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