Verrier Elwin’s Tribal World
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The present research paper attempts to study about the various literary contributions of Verrier Elvin in depicting the tribal population of India through his books. Indian tribes have been reflected in ethnographical studies and advisory intervention made by Verrier Elwin. Present study is a qualitative research based on secondary sources. Literature review as well as content and textual analysis methods were used for drawing conclusions. Various historians have highlighted the works of Verrier Elvin in their writings. His books have showcased the aboriginals living in different regions of India. He is believed to be one of the rare European anthropologists to assimilate into non-European society to have a thorough understanding of the tribal people. Present study will investigate into diversified appearances of Indian tribes as reflected in Verrier Elvin’s books.
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