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IT has been my object in writing this book to make it, not merely a record of the customs and beliefs of a people, but also a demonstration of anthropological method. The great need of anthropology at the present time is for more exact method, not only in collecting material, but also in recording it, so that readers may be able to assign its proper value to each fact, and may be provided with definite evidence which will enable them to estimate the probable veraciousness and thoroughness of the record.
With this idea in my mind I have tried to describe as fully as possible the way in which my account has been built up, and have been careful to point out the different degrees of trustworthiness of different portions of my story. Perhaps I have been so anxious to make it clear when my record is of doubtful value that sometimes I may have laid undue stress on its uncertainties and deficiencies.
I have tried to make a clear distinction between my description of Toda custom and belief, and any theoretical conclusions drawn by myself, and have kept the latter for sections at the ends of chapters or for special chapters, of which those numbered xi, xix, xxix and xxx are the most important.
It may be thought by some that the book is unduly loaded with minute detail, and I am myself aware that I have often complicated, perhaps even obscured, the story I am telling by the mass of detail with which it is accompanied. I have had.
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A physician and psychotherapist, W. H. R. Rivers (1864–1922) was also interested in anthropology. In 1901–2 he studied the genealogies and customs of the Todas, inhabitants of a high plateau in south-west India. This illustrated book, published in 1906, was regarded as a standard ethnography for half a century.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive investigation of the Todas, a unique indigenous people inhabiting the Nilgiri Hills of Southern India. The author provides a detailed account of their customs, beliefs, and social organization, drawing upon extensive fieldwork and meticulous documentation. The book delves into the intricate dairy rituals that form the core of Toda religious life, examining their symbolic significance and the complex social regulations surrounding them. It also explores the Toda kinship system, marriage practices, and the division of labor within the community. The author's approach emphasizes the significance of anthropological method, offering a valuable demonstration of how rigorous research can reveal the inner workings of a society. Through its in-depth analysis and rich ethnographic material, this book sheds light on the distinctive cultural practices and beliefs of the Todas, offering a deeper understanding of their way of life and its place within the broader context of South Indian society and anthropology as a discipline. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282300906_0
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