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Hardcover. Condition: New. 575pp.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book- Ethnology, Languages, Literature, and Religions of India is a significant work by scholars Herbert Risley, George Grierson, and William Crooke. Published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this compilation explores India's diverse ethnic groups, languages, cultural practices, and religious beliefs. The book delves into the social, linguistic, and religious fabric of Indian society, providing valuable insights into its complex structure. Their research laid the foundation for the modern understanding of India's cultural and ethnic diversity. About The Author- Herbert Risley (1851-1911) was a British ethnologist and colonial administrator known for his contributions to the study of Indian ethnic groups. His major work, The People of India (1891), classified Indian communities based on racial, social, and linguistic categories. Risley's studies influenced early anthropological thought, though they were criticized for their racial assumptions.George Grierson (1851-1941) was a British civil servant and linguist, best known for his monumental Linguistic Survey of India(1903-1928). His work cataloged and analyzed over 700 languages of the Indian subcontinent, laying the foundation for modern Indian linguistics. Grierson's research remains a crucial resource in the study of Indian languages. William Crooke (1848-1923) was a British civil servant and folklorist who studied the cultural practices and social customs of Indian communities. His notable works include The Tribes and Castes of the North-Western Provinces and Oudh and Indian Village Community. Crooke's research provided valuable insights into India's social structure, folklore, and traditions. The Title 'The Ethnology Languages Literature And Religions Of India written/authored/edited by Herbert Risley; George Grierson; William Crooke', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374935194 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 198 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religions. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 198.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book- Ethnology, Languages, Literature, and Religions of India is a significant work by scholars Herbert Risley, George Grierson, and William Crooke. Published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this compilation explores India's diverse ethnic groups, languages, cultural practices, and religious beliefs. The book delves into the social, linguistic, and religious fabric of Indian society, providing valuable insights into its complex structure. Their research laid the foundation for the modern understanding of India's cultural and ethnic diversity. About The Author- Herbert Risley (1851-1911) was a British ethnologist and colonial administrator known for his contributions to the study of Indian ethnic groups. His major work, The People of India (1891), classified Indian communities based on racial, social, and linguistic categories. Risley's studies influenced early anthropological thought, though they were criticized for their racial assumptions.George Grierson (1851-1941) was a British civil servant and linguist, best known for his monumental Linguistic Survey of India(1903-1928). His work cataloged and analyzed over 700 languages of the Indian subcontinent, laying the foundation for modern Indian linguistics. Grierson's research remains a crucial resource in the study of Indian languages. William Crooke (1848-1923) was a British civil servant and folklorist who studied the cultural practices and social customs of Indian communities. His notable works include The Tribes and Castes of the North-Western Provinces and Oudh and Indian Village Community. Crooke's research provided valuable insights into India's social structure, folklore, and traditions. The Title 'The Ethnology Languages Literature And Religions Of India written/authored/edited by Herbert Risley; George Grierson; William Crooke', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374932148 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 198 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religions. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 198.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: "The People of India" by Herbert Hope Risley and William Crooke is a foundational ethnographic work documenting the diverse tribes, castes, and communities of British India. Based on extensive fieldwork and anthropometric studies, the book classifies Indian populations by physical traits, social structures, and customs. While significant for its detail and scope, it reflects colonial ideologies and now-outdated racial theories. Despite criticisms, it remains a crucial historical source for understanding colonial perspectives on Indian society and early anthropological methods in South Asia. About The Author: Sir Herbert Hope Risley (18511911) was a British ethnographer and colonial administrator in India. As Census Commissioner, he classified Indian castes and races using anthropometry, promoting scientific racism. He also led key ethnographic studies in Bengal. About The Author: William Crooke (18481923) was a British orientalist and civil servant in India, known for documenting Indian folklore, religion, and caste systems. He edited North Indian Notes and Queries, and authored key ethnographic works, promoting contemporary cultural studies. The Title 'The People Of India written/authored/edited by Herbert Hope Risley, William Crooke', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789372257144 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 682 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is India. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 682.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Language: English. About The Book: "The People of India" by Herbert Hope Risley and William Crooke is a foundational ethnographic work documenting the diverse tribes, castes, and communities of British India. Based on extensive fieldwork and anthropometric studies, the book classifies Indian populations by physical traits, social structures, and customs. While significant for its detail and scope, it reflects colonial ideologies and now-outdated racial theories. Despite criticisms, it remains a crucial historical source for understanding colonial perspectives on Indian society and early anthropological methods in South Asia. About The Author: Sir Herbert Hope Risley (18511911) was a British ethnographer and colonial administrator in India. As Census Commissioner, he classified Indian castes and races using anthropometry, promoting scientific racism. He also led key ethnographic studies in Bengal. About The Author: William Crooke (18481923) was a British orientalist and civil servant in India, known for documenting Indian folklore, religion, and caste systems. He edited North Indian Notes and Queries, and authored key ethnographic works, promoting contemporary cultural studies. The Title 'The People Of India written/authored/edited by Herbert Hope Risley, William Crooke', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789372254013 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 682 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is India. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 682.

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