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LoC No.: 14000061
Title: The Peoples of India
Note: Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Peoples of India" by J. D. Anderson is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. This book serves as an ethnological and anthropological investigation into the diverse populations of India, focusing on their races, castes, languages, and religions. It aims to present an integrated view of the rich tapestry of Indian society, exploring the intricate relationships between various peoples shaped by historical and cultural forces. At the start of the text, the author introduces the complex social landscape of India, highlighting the variety of ethnic groups and cultural influences present in the country. He discusses the significance of the 1911 Indian Census and reflects on his personal experiences during this enumeration, which provided him with unique insights into the lives and diversity of the Indian populace. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of race and caste, as well as the interplay of language and religion in shaping Indian society, emphasizing the observable physical attributes and cultural traits that delineate the various communities in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anderson, J. D. (James Drummond), 1852-1920
EBook No.: 55465
Published: Aug 31, 2017
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: India -- Religion
Subject: Caste -- India
Subject: Ethnology -- India
Subject: India -- Languages
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14000061
Title: The Peoples of India
Note: Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Chris Pinfield and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Peoples of India" by J. D. Anderson is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. This book serves as an ethnological and anthropological investigation into the diverse populations of India, focusing on their races, castes, languages, and religions. It aims to present an integrated view of the rich tapestry of Indian society, exploring the intricate relationships between various peoples shaped by historical and cultural forces. At the start of the text, the author introduces the complex social landscape of India, highlighting the variety of ethnic groups and cultural influences present in the country. He discusses the significance of the 1911 Indian Census and reflects on his personal experiences during this enumeration, which provided him with unique insights into the lives and diversity of the Indian populace. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of race and caste, as well as the interplay of language and religion in shaping Indian society, emphasizing the observable physical attributes and cultural traits that delineate the various communities in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anderson, J. D. (James Drummond), 1852-1920
EBook No.: 55465
Published: Aug 31, 2017
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: India -- Religion
Subject: Caste -- India
Subject: Ethnology -- India
Subject: India -- Languages
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.