Ladakh division of Jammu and Kashmir state is a remote and resource poor region that witnessed little change in the technological level over centuries. It could be considered as an important study area because it is microcosm – a model of human adaptation to an extreme environment. The present study deals with ecology, human settlements and amenities available in cold desert Ladakh in relation to its population structure and health environment.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION:
Introduction
Altitude
Housing Conditions and Amenities
Demographic and Socio-economic Factors
Medical Systems
Anthropological Research inLadakh
GEOGRAPHICAL, CLIMATIC CHARACTERISTICS AND RESOURCES: LADAKH:
Geographical Characteristics
Climate Characteristics
Ladakh: Resources
HISTORICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Historical Background
Administrative Set-up-Ladakh Division
Composition of Population
PEOPLE AND SOCIETY OF LADAKH:
The People: Ladakh
Religion
Occupational Structure
Social Stratification
Traditional Economic Alliances
Agrarian Reforms
Village Life
Socio-Cultural Aspects
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND AMENITIES:
Introduction
Ladakhi Settlements
Amenities Available
ECONOMIC PURSUITS:
Introduction
Size of Land Holdings
Methods of Obtaining Land and Taxes
Agricultural Operations
Horticulture
Animal Husbandry
Trade
Secondary and Specialised Skills
Work Force Participation
POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS:
Introduction
Population Composition
Sex Ratio
Age Composition
Dependency Ratios
Nuptiality Indicators
Fertility
DISEASE AND HEALTH CARE:
Introduction
Disease Incidence and Ecology of Disease in Ladakh
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