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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/- (Special Volume of The Anthropologist - 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 iii
List of Contributors ix
INTRODUCTION
Robert J. Gregory • Encounters with, and Prospects for, the Discipline of Anthropology 1-6
Wondwosen Teshome-Bahiru and Jerusalem Negash-Wossene • Anthropological Field Researches in the 21st Century: Scope, Challenges and Ethics 7-18
Indrani Chattopadhyaya • Understanding the Present and the Past: Perspectives on Anthropology and Archaeology 19-24
Michael A. Little • Human Ecology in Anthropology: Past, Present, and Prospects 25-38
R. Khongsdier •Bio-cultural Approach: The Essence of Anthropological Study in the 21st Century 39-50
Social/Cultural Anthropology
K.E. Rajpramukh •Anthropological Dialectics in Illness and Indigenous Knowledge 51-57
Veena Bhasin •Medical Anthropology : Healing Practices in Contemporary Sikkim 59-94
Shalina Mehta and N. Inaoba Singh • Medical Anthropology : Debates on Intervention Review of HIV/AIDS related studies: Perspectives from Anthropology 95-107
Analava Mitra • Food Habits: Some Relationship to Diabetes and Heart Diseases 109-122
R.E.S.Tanner • Using Tribal Researchers: A Vital and Necessary Development 123-128
V.L.N. Rao and G.V. Ramana • Indigenous Knowledge, Conservation and Management of Natural Resources among Primitive Tribal Groups of Andhra Pradesh 129-134
Jyotsna Mohanty • Eco-Tourism for So-Called Tribal Development: A Critical Assessment from an Anthropological Perspective 135-144
Samuel Oluwole Ogundele • Engendering Development in Nigeria through Cultural Heritage Research . 145-150
Tapati Dasgupta and R. N. Chattopadhyay • Gender, Rural Planning and Management: A Review 151-159
BIOLOGICAL (PHYSICAL) Anthropology
Goran Štrkalj • The Study of Human Variation 161-165
M. K. Bhasin • Genetics of Castes and Tribes of India: Indian Population Milieu 167-208
A.K. Kalla • Human Skin Colour, Its Genetics, Variation and Adaptation: A Review 209-214
Ruma Purkait • Ear Biometric: An aid to Personal Identification 215-218
Bhavna and Surinder Nath • Estimation of Stature on the Basis of Measurements of the Lower Limb 219-222
Kaushik Bose, Mithu Bhadra and Ashish Mukhopadhyay • Causes and Consequences of Obesity 223-240
C. Bernis • Gender, Reproductive Ageing, Adiposity, Fat Distribution and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Spanish Women Aged 45-65 241-249
S.P. Singh • Somatotype and Disease – A Review 251-261
A. Nirmala, P. Chengal Reddy, Vikal Tripathy and B. M. Reddy • Genetic Epidemiology of Arterial Blood Pressure: A Review 263-284
H. K. Kumbnani • Dermatoglyphics: A Review 285-295
M. K. Bhasin and H. Walter • Genetic Markers in Human Blood 297-348
Rinini Dastidar and Geeta Talukder • The Molecular Basis of Alpha - Thalassaemias in India: A Review 349-354
Suraksha Agrawal, Sanjeev Srivastava and Piyush Tripathi • Role of Human Leukocyte Antigens in Studying Population Diversity 355-365
U. Shankarkumar, A. Pawar and K. Ghosh • Human Leukocyte Antigen Polymorphism and Association: A Review 367-372
Sarabjit Mastana : Molecular Anthropology • Population and Forensic Genetic Applications 373-383
S. Krithika, Suvendu Maji and T.S. Vasulu • Molecular Genetic Perspective of Indian Populations: A Y-Chromosome Scenario 385-392
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 393-414
Anju Gupta • To Err is Genetics: Diagnosis and Management of Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) 415-423
Suraksha Agrawal • Genetic Causes of Congenital Malformation 425-434
M. K. Bhasin • Human Population Cytogenetics: A Review 435-506
ETHICS AND ADAPTATION
Charles Susanne • Challenges of the Biological Anthropology, and Problems Related to Global Bioethics 507-511
A. I. Ibraimov • Genetic Adaptation of Man 513-523
Anna Siniarska and Napoleon Wolański • Culture as Extraorganic Mode of Adaptation to Environment (Education and Teaching as a Culture Phenomenon) 525-534
Michael A. Little and Ralph M. Garruto • Global Impacts of Anthropogenic Climate Change on Human Health and Adaptability 535-551
Index 553-560
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