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ANTHROPOLOGY TODAY: Trends, Scope and Applications Veena Bhasin and M. K. Bhasin (University of Delhi, Delhi, India) 2007 Pages: 576 Size: 180x240 ISBN 81-85264-45-7 Binding: Hard Price: US $ 60/- Rs. 1950/- (The Anthropologist Special Volume No. 3)
In the 21st century Anthropology is under continuous pressure to redefine itself to explore sweeping biological and social transformations that are taking place in the society today. Anthropology over the years is recognized as the discipline that studies man in time and space. The focus of anthropological research is on human population(s) living in an ecological niche.
Anthropology has traditionally followed a four fold division recognizing 1. Palaeo-anthropology/Pre-historic Archaeology 2. Social/Cultural Anthropology 3. Biological Anthropology 4. Linguistic Anthropology
as distinct areas of specialization. However, over the years emphasis has shifted. The science of Man in society while conforming to the broad four fold division has over the years developed numerous sub-disciplines that cater to the challenges of comprehending impact of technology and rampant industrialization, global warming and biological interventions on mankind. Various new frontiers have opened in the last century that demands anthropological skills for intervention. The present volume is only an attempt to provide a glimpse to the readers of various methodological and functional modalities of the discipline on a broad platform.
To pay befitting tribute to the subject of Anthropology, it will be perfectly in order to state that the discipline has the unique distinction of being a melting pot of all the basic and applied sciences - earth, -physical, -life, -medicine as well as - social and humanities. In the past contributions made by the fraternity has helped mankind pass many milestones. Its contributions to exploring complexities of human civilization are well acknowledged. This volume explores new frontiers that discipline with its advanced theoretical insights and methodological tools is examining. Review articles and other papers take a critical view of the past accomplishments and future possibilities. The volume is presented to you with the hope that it will become a ready reckoner for future researchers looking for new themes and research paradigms.
CONTENTS
Preface
List of Contributors
INTRODUCTION
Robert J. Gregory Encounters with, and Prospects for, the Discipline of Anthropology
Wondwosen Teshome-Bahiru and Jerusalem Negash-Wossene Anthropological Field Researches in the 21st Century: Scope, Challenges and Ethics
Indrani Chattopadhyaya Understanding the Present and the Past: Perspectives on Anthropology and Archaeology
Michael A. Little Human Ecology in Anthropology: Past, Present, and Prospects
R. Khongsdier Bio-cultural Approach: The Essence of Anthropological Study in the 21st Century
Social/Cultural Anthropology
K. E. Rajpramukh Anthropological Dialectics in Illness and Indigenous Knowledge
Veena Bhasin Medical Anthropology : Healing Practices in Contemporary Sikkim
Shalina Mehta and N. Inaoba Singh Medical Anthropology : Debates on Intervention Review of HIV/AIDS related studies: Perspectives from Anthropology
Analava Mitra Food Habits: Some Relationship to Diabetes and Heart Diseases
R.E.S.Tanner Using Tribal Researchers: A Vital and Necessary Development
V.L.N. Rao and G.V. Ramana Indigenous Knowledge, Conservation and Management of Natural Resources among Primitive Tribal Groups of Andhra Pradesh
Jyotsna Mohanty Eco-Tourism for So-Called Tribal Development: A Critical Assessment from an Anthropological Perspective
Samuel Oluwole Ogundele Engendering Development in Nigeria through Cultural Heritage Research .
Tapati Dasgupta and R. N. Chattopadhyay Gender, Rural Planning and Management: A Review
BIOLOGICAL (PHYSICAL) Anthropology
Goran trkalj The Study of Human Variation
M. K. Bhasin Genetics of Castes and Tribes of India: Indian Population Milieu
A.K. Kalla Human Skin Colour, Its Genetics, Variation and Adaptation: A Review
Ruma Purkait Ear Biometric: An aid to Personal Identification
Bhavna and Surinder Nath Estimation of Stature on the Basis of Measurements of the Lower Limb
Kaushik Bose, Mithu Bhadra and Ashish Mukhopadhyay Causes and Consequences of Obesity
C. Bernis Gender, Reproductive Ageing, Adiposity, Fat Distribution and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Spanish Women Aged 45-65
S.P. Singh Somatotype and Disease A Review
A. Nirmala, P. Chengal Reddy, Vikal Tripathy and B. M. Reddy Genetic Epidemiology of Arterial Blood Pressure: A Review
H. K. Kumbnani Dermatoglyphics: A Review
M. K. Bhasin and H. Walter Genetic Markers in Human Blood
Rinini Dastidar and Geeta Talukder The Molecular Basis of Alpha - Thalassaemias in India: A Review
Suraksha Agrawal, Sanjeev Srivastava and Piyush Tripathi Role of Human Leukocyte Antigens in Studying Population Diversity
U. Shankarkumar, A. Pawar and K. Ghosh Human Leukocyte Antigen Polymorphism and Association: A Review
Sarabjit Mastana Molecular Anthropology Population and Forensic Genetic Applications
S. Krithika, Suvendu Maji and T.S. Vasulu Molecular Genetic Perspective of Indian Populations: A Y-Chromosome Scenario
R. Trivedi, Sanghamitra Sahoo, Anamika Singh, G. Hima Bindu, Jheelam Banerjee, Manuj Tandon, Sonali Gaikwad, Revathi Rajkumar, T Sitalaximi, Richa Ashma, G. B. N. Chainy and V. K. Kashyap High Resolution Phylogeographic Map of Y-Chromosomes Reveal the Genetic Signatures of Pleistocene Origin of Indian Populations
Anju Gupta To Err is Genetics: Diagnosis and Management of Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM)
Suraksha Agrawal Genetic Causes of Congenital Malformation
M. K. Bhasin Human Population Cytogenetics: A Review
ETHICS AND ADAPTATION
Charles Susanne Challenges of the Biological Anthropology, and Problems Related to Global Bioethics
A. I. Ibraimov Genetic Adaptation of Man
Anna Siniarska and Napoleon Wolaρski Culture as Extraorganic Mode of Adaptation to Environment (Education and Teaching as a Culture Phenomenon)
Michael A. Little and Ralph M. Garruto Global Impacts of Anthropogenic Climate Change on Human Health and Adaptability
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