{"product_id":"islands-of-india-ecology-ethnicity-and-economy","title":"Islands of India: Ecology, Ethnicity and Economy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIslands of India: Ecology, Ethnicity and Economy offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse island landscapes of India, highlighting their ecological uniqueness, cultural diversity, and socio- economic dynamics. Covering oceanic, riverine, and lacustrine islands, the volume brings together field-based research by scholars who examine biodiversity, environmental challenges, and the ways in which island communities adapt to isolation and changing conditions. The book discusses the historical importance of islands in migration and trade, while also addressing contemporary concerns such as climate change, sea-level rise, and ecological degradation. Organized into thematic sections, it presents insights into island ecosystems, ethnographic profiles of communities, cultural practices, livelihood patterns, and development needs. By integrating ecological, cultural, and economic perspectives, the volume fills a major gap in island studies in India. Especially this publication serves as the pioneering efforts in presenting researched information about the islands of India in a single volume to researchers, students, planners, and policymakers, interested in understanding the complex relationships between environment, society, and sustainability in India’s islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Nilanjan Khatua\u003c\/strong\u003e is a well-known scholar in the field of Social-Cultural Anthropology. His field of interest is tribal health and tribal heritage. His academic achievements include M. Sc., M. Phil. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur. He did his graduation, B. Sc (honours) in Anthropology from Calcutta University, Kolkata. He is currently associated with the Anthropological Survey of India as Deputy Director in the Western Regional Centre, Udaipur. Dr. Khatua had been recipient of young scientist award of Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCOST), Bhopal in Behavioural science in the year 1997. He is a life member of various academic bodies like Society for Indian Medical Anthropology (SIMA), Anthropological Association (AA), Indian Anthropological Society (IAS), Museum Association of India (MAI), Indian Association for the Study of Conservation of Cultural Property (IASC), INCAA, and International Council of Museums (ICOM- India). He has published more than forty research papers in national journals and edited books. He is also an author of a book entitled “Health, Ecology and Culture” and an edited book entitled “Anthropology of Traditional Indian Food”. E-mail: nilanjan3100@gmail.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Sumit Mukherjee \u003c\/strong\u003eis a field based researcher in human ecology retired from Anthropological Survey of India and former Guest Professor, Department of Geography, CU. Did his PhD in geography of health from NEHU, Shillong. Has participated in wide range of research projects all over India especially among the Onge, Shompen, Nicobarese communities of Andaman and Nicobar; the Bodh, Lahula, Gaddi of Himachal Pradesh; the Khasi, Garo, Jaintia, Boro, Adi, Mishmi etc in North East India and the Baigas of Chhattisgarh. His professional experiences range from GIS and Remote Sensing applications, Census of India mapping, epidemiological studies on human health and disease, Social Impact Assessment studies etc. More than 35 research papers published in national and international journals and as chapters in books. So far 10 books are authored or co-authored by him including two Atlases on Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste of India. Presently he is the President of Foundation of Practicing Geographers, Kolkata and keeps himself active in several voluntary social and cultural organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Pranjal Boruah\u003c\/strong\u003e is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Dibru College, Dibrugarh. He completed his Postgraduate studies in Socio- Cultural Anthropology from Dibrugarh University in 2004. In 2008, he was awarded Ph.D. from the same university for his research titled “Socio- Cultural Life and Health Care Practices: A Study on the Ao Nagas of Nagaland.” With over 15 years of teaching experience, Dr. Boruah has actively contributed to the academic community by presenting numerous research papers at both national and international conferences. He has also published several research articles in reputed national and international journals, as well as in edited volumes, and is also the author of a sole- authored book. His primary research interests include ethnicity, sustainable tribal development, health care practices, and ethnomedicine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mittal Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50904843354279,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0436\/7984\/2471\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-23164046.png?v=1782213062","url":"https:\/\/mittalbooks.com\/products\/islands-of-india-ecology-ethnicity-and-economy","provider":"Mittal Publications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}