TRIBAL STUDIES AND BEYOND: Contributions of D.N. Majumdar to Indian Anthropology
Dhirendra Nath Majumdar was one of the pioneers of anthropological research in India. He joined the Department of Economics & Sociology, University of Lucknow in 1928. In the course of his 32 years of academic work he created in Lucknow an exceptional centre for anthropological studies through the institutions and journals he founded. Trying to relate the basic concepts of anthropology to the general public, he popularized the concept of ‘public anthropology’ and was also instrumental in promoting anthropology in Hindi.
TRIBAL WOMEN: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The social status of tribal women is heterogeneous; it differs regionally and among the tribes as well. In spite of several legal safeguards and implementation of various development programmes, tribal women continue to suffer from oppression, exploitation and discrimination in different walks of life. This book attempts to take stock of the status of tribal women belonging to different regions of India in different realms of life in the historical perspective.
TRIBALS & DEMOCRATIC POLITICS: Understanding from Agency Areas of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Evolving through different ideological and philosophical phases, the contemporary democratic system in India was established on elements of liberty, equality, justice, promotion of common good and equal participation. This study is primarily aimed to examine the state of tribal communities in contemporary democratic system, particularly considering the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution for effective political participation, governance and administration.
TRIBALS AND COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT
The history of forest governance and policies in India presents an interesting blend of conservation and exploitation of the forests. Notwithstanding several measures taken to prevent depletion of forests in the past, the destruction of forests has continued. This has not only destroyed the traditional institutions of managing forests, but has also caused gross ecological imbalances. The forest policy in India, with its colonial attributes, continues to look upon forest-dependent communities not only as aliens in their own lands ignoring their rights, but even treats them as destroyers of forests.
TRIBES, CASTES AND DEVELOPMENT: Scenario in Three Villages of Madhya Pradesh
After independence, India adopted a suitable Constitution and thereafter, various welfare policies and schemes were introduced to facilitate self-governance. Over time, various area-specific and social group-specific measures were also taken by the state and other change agents. The broad purpose behind taking these steps was to translate spirit of democracy and Constitution into action.
Understanding Scripture: An Overview of the Bible’s Origin, Reliability, and Meaning
Edited by Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, Thomas R. Schreiner, Contributions by J. I. Packer, John Piper, R. Kent Hughes, Leland Ryken, Vern S. Poythress, John D. Currid, Peter J. Gentry, Daniel B. Wallace, Peter J. Williams, Roger Beckwith, David Alan Black, David W. Chapman, Dan Doriani, John Hannah, Charles E. Hill, David Powlison, Paul Wegner
Understanding the Arab-Israeli Conflict: What the Headlines Haven’t Told You
Michael Rydelnik, professor of Jewish studies at Moody Bible Institute, goes beyond the media images for an in depth, biblically grounded look at the “crisis that never ends”–the conflict between the Israelis and the Arabs. Dr. Rydelnik explores such questions as:
Will the violence ever stop?
Who really has a right to the land?
How did it all start…and where will it all end?
This revised and updated edition includes a new chapter that looks at the events that brought the end to the Terror War in 2004, discusses the change of leadership in the Israeli government, and examines the conflict within the Palestinian government following the surprise election victory of the terrorist group Hamas.
Unsung Melodies from Margins
This book Unsung Melodies from the Margins engages, in the first place, the marginalized Dalit women’s voices in the fields of Biblical scholarship and theology in Indian context. It is an interdisciplinary attempt to raise the concerns of the most marginalized section of women who are most vulnerable to exploitation and violence of the caste-patriarchy alliance.
UP AGAINST CASTE: Comparative Study of Ambedkar and Periyar (Revised Second Edition)
The struggle for social justice and human rights in India is inextricably linked to the question of caste and the continuing caste-based social structure.
Struggles against caste and the caste system have a long history. In modern times the contributions of B.R. Ambedkar and E.V. Ramasami (popularly known as Periyar) are particularly significant. Ambedkar, hailing from an untouchable caste background, was the pioneer in teaching the untouchables the art of using political weapons for the betterment of their conditions. Through his scholarly works and social and political struggles, Ambedkar challenged the Brahminical order of society and sought to uphold the basic human rights of the depressed classes. E.V. Ramasami’s contributions were no less significant. The imprints of his struggles are to be found in the social and political spheres of the Tamil region in southern India. His challenge to Brahminism was sought to be posited through an alternative, democratic culture. The book presents a unique comparative discourse on the ideas of Ambedkar and Periyar.
UPLIFTMENT OF OBCs: Human Rights Perspective
The evil of caste system has persisted for several thousand years in the Indian society. On the one hand, it has bestowed hierarchically graded privileges on some sections of society and inflicted a series of disabilities, on the other. In this hierarchical social order, created by the so-called ‘higher’ castes, the downtrodden were stripped off even the equitable opportunities for social, political, economic and educational development.
URBANIZATION AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE : Study of Hindu-Muslim Interactions in Varanasi
In this study, an attempt has been made to analyse the social reciprocity and religious tolerance between Hindu and Muslim communities with regard to modernization and its impact in an urban setting. It explores to find out the nature of religious, social, economic and occupational adoption between the communities. It further attempts to explain the extent and the quantum to which Hindus have adopted the beliefs and traditions of Muslims, and Muslim communities have adopted from the religious traditions, rituals and beliefs of Hindus in their social and occupational life in the wave of modernization.
Victory Over Vice : by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
In these pages filled with wisdom and hope, Bishop Sheen teaches us not only how to conquer our gluttony; he shows us how to satisfy our spiritual hunger. We learn not merely how to overcome pride; we discover what we must do to grow humble. From Christ’s holy response to each of the seven deadly sins that led to His Crucifixion, Bishop Sheen draws a lesson in how you and I must deal with those same sins, whether we meet them in others or in ourselves. If we abide by the holy counsel of these pages, enduring virtue will soon be ours: we will have achieved our own long-sought-after victory over vice
VISIBLE MUSLIM, INVISIBLE CITIZEN: Understanding Islam in Indian Democracy
‘The book seeks to explain Islam to non-Muslims, place the identity of the Indian Muslim in the context of Indian
Voices of the Faithful
“A willingness to go is all they have in common,” exclaims Beth Moore, speaking of her friends on the front lines who are spreading the gospel around the world and with whom she collaborated to create “Voices of the Faithful.”
Wake Up, Generation: You Have a Life…How Will You Use It?
Wake Up, Generation, a breakout new title from debut author Paige Omartian, will revolutionize the life of any young adult
What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?
In this timely book, award-winning author Kevin DeYoung challenges each of us—the skeptic and the seeker, the certain and the confused—to take a humble look at God’s Word regarding the issue of homosexuality.
After examining key biblical passages in both the Old and New Testaments and the Bible’s overarching teaching regarding sexuality, DeYoung responds to popular objections raised by Christians and non-Christians alike, making this an indispensable resource for thinking through one of the most pressing issues of our day.
WHAT IS ANTHROPOLOGY? (Second Edition)
Leading anthropologist Thomas Hylland Eriksen shows how anthropology is a revolutionary way of thinking about the human world. Perfect for students, but also for those who have never encountered anthropology before, this book explores the key issues in an exciting and innovative way.
Lucid and accessible, What is Anthropology? draws examples from current affairs as well as previous anthropological studies. Eriksen looks at the history of anthropology, its unique research methods and some of its central concepts, such as society, culture and translation.