An introduction to the ethnography and human geography of non-European peoples, this book deals with the economic and social life of a number of groups at diverse levels of cultural achievement and in different regions of the world. International in its scope the book covers: Malaysia, Africa, North America, Canada, Siberia, the Amazon, Eastern Solomon Islands, India, Central Asia and the Middle East. Originally published in 1934. This re-issues the seventh edition of 1949.

Study on the Dangis, an agricultural community of the Udaipur Basin, Rajasthan.

Over 50 years ago, the renowned anthropologist Daryll Forde strongly advocated comparative anthropological studies. Professor Vansina argues that 50 years later, Forde's criticisms still apply despite both Forde's considerable intellectual legacy and an exponential increase in available information. Using the example of Central African peoples, Professor Vansina challenges the current scholarship of sociologists and anthropologists, and makes a compelling case for broad, historical, comparative studies.

This book is a comprehensive study of the aspects-Habitat, Economy and Society of the Damin-I-Koh , a well defined tribal Khasmahal which extends in the hilly parts of Godda, Sahibganj and Dumka districts of Bihar Godda, Sahibganj and Dumka districts of Bihar State. The book presents the situational aspects of the tribals and their responsive synthesis under the present spatio-social processes, in which the paharias occupy the hilly tracts whereas teh valleys are inhabited by the Santhals and no-tribal immigrants. The study clearly brings out the impact as well as failure in achieving the desired results of various development strategies. The present book embodies a definite geographical approach. The theme of the book is divided into three parts. Part I deals withthe habitat of the tribal core, its extent and ingredients of natural environment in detail. In Part II a comprehensive study of the economic activites of the inhabitants is presented.