Art and Culture of Marginalised Nomadic Tribes in Andhra Pradesh
Art and Culture of Marginalised Nomadic Tribes in Andhra Pradesh

Author: P. Sadanandam

Publisher: Gyan Publishing House

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9788121209588

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India is rich in its oral tradition. Its antiquity defies historical inquiry. Indian folklore offers diversity in the forms of expression while retaining the unity of theme, i.e. Dharma., The forms may be changing periodically to suit the times. The purpose of these popular art forms has been the same in a way as the classical arts. They provide education through entertainment. Andhra Desa, comprising roughly the present state of Andhra Pradesh, is very significant in its folk tradition in variety of forms. Numerous producing and service castes so far maintained their own sub castes of bards to retain their collective memory of the community and family histories besides propagating the Puranic knowledge and stories from great epics. The dependent sub-castes who have been so far preserving these arts and ancient knowledge are speedily disappearing due to lack of patronage and changing life-style. In this context, this book, the result of a painstaking research involving lot of field work may serve as a tribute to those unselfish barefoot narrators and preservers of history of bygone ages.

Traditional Indian Ship Building
Traditional Indian Ship Building

Author: G. Victor Rajamanickam

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13:

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The Book IsAn Outcome Of Eight Long Years Of Fieldwork Carried Out Under The Support Of Csir, Government Of India. As The Tradition Of Ship Building Is Vanishing Fastly, The ExistingOral Tradition Has Been Brought In Records. The Historical Accounts On The EvolutionarySignificance Of The Different Ship Building Technologies Form Different States And Communities, The Literary Evidences From 3Rd Century B.C And Dealing With The Different Kinds Of Traditional Sea Going Vessels, Their Merits And Demerits, The RawMaterials And The Different Techniques Practiced From The Primitive To Advanced StageHave Been Given. The Volume Also Includes The Existing Tradition Of Ship Building AmongThe Tribes Of Andaman And Nicobar Islands And Deals In Different Chapters The Traditional Boat Building As Gleaned From The Archaeological Literary Resources: Trational Crafts Of India: Its Classification And Distribution; Raw Materials; Common BoatBuilding Stages; Building Techniques Of Traditional Crafts; Sails And Rigs; Parts Of Traditional Crafts Of India And Their Maintenance And Management. Along With An Elaborate Bibliography A Glossary Of Local Names In Different Coastal Languages AndTheir Equivalents In English In Also Given. Most Of The Information Belongs To Rare Sources. The Book Will Be Of Great Use To Historians, Archaeologists, Maritime Scien-Tists, Anthropologists, Ethnographers And Scholars Of Ancient Industries And SciencesForeward By Lotika Varadarajan, Historian, Traditional Knowledge Systems AndTechnologies

Made Only in India
Made Only in India

Author: Anu Kapur

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2015-12-14

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1317351738

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What makes Darjeeling tea, Pashmina shawl, Monsooned Malabar Arabica coffee and Chanderi saree special? Why is it that some goods derive their uniqueness through their inherent linkage to a place? In a pioneering study, this book explores this intriguing question in the Indian context across 199 registered goods with geographical indications, linked with their place of origin. It argues that the origin of these goods is attributed to a distinctive ecology that brews in a particular place. The attributes of their origin further endorse their unique geographical indications through legal channels. Drawing from a variety of disciplines including geography, history, sociology, handicrafts, paintings, and textiles, the author also examines the Geographical Indications Act of 1999, and shows how it has created a scope to identify, register and protect those goods, be they natural, agricultural, or manufactured. The work presents a new perspective on the indigenous diversities and offers an original understanding of the geography and history of India. Lucid and accessible, with several illustrative maps, this book will be useful to scholars and researchers in the social sciences, environmental studies, development studies, law, trade and history.

SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

Author: PARIKSHAT SINGH MANHAS

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2012-03-10

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 8120345649

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Tourism is one of the most dynamic and challenging industries across the globe. Since tourism is a multi-dimensional service industry, it becomes a responsibility of national and local governments, private sectors and voluntary organizations to make it more sustainable and responsible for minimizing negative environmental, social and cultural impacts and generating greater economic benefits for local residents. Moreover, it has become an immediate need to conserve natural and cultural heritage for the maintenance of the world’s diversity. The present anthology, divided into three sections and comprising 16 chapters, addresses the need of sustainable and responsible tourism. It provides vibrant insights into the latest trends and practices followed in the industry for the sustenance of tourism. The book emphasizes the potential of tourism in upgrading national economy and social well-being of host communities. Besides, it focuses on the areas of important concerns which require critical attention, such as visitor impact management, tourism destination management, community involvement for tourism sustenance and the threat of climatic change on biodiversity and tourist destination. The book also guides readers towards new horizons of tourism arena related to sustainability and responsible tourism practices. This book will be of great interest to the students of hospitality and tourism management. Besides, it will prove to be of great use to policy makers, stakeholders, tourism educators and researchers.