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Indian Anthropology by Nadeem Hasnain: A Comprehensive Guide for UPSC Aspirants
Indian Anthropology is a popular book written by Nadeem Hasnain, a professor of anthropology at Lucknow University. The book covers various aspects of Indian anthropology, such as cultural reconstruction of the past, mosaic of India's population, understanding Indian society and culture, Indian civilization and its cultural process, Indian social system, Indian religion and philosophy, Indian art and architecture, Indian languages and literature, and contemporary issues in Indian anthropology.


The book is written in a simple and lucid language, with examples and illustrations from various regions and communities of India. The book also provides a comparative perspective of Indian anthropology with other branches of anthropology, such as physical anthropology, social anthropology, cultural anthropology, and applied anthropology. The book is updated with the latest data and developments in the field of Indian anthropology.



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Indian Anthropology by Nadeem Hasnain is a useful resource for UPSC aspirants who are preparing for the optional subject of anthropology. The book covers the syllabus of both paper I and paper II of anthropology optional. The book also helps in developing a holistic and critical understanding of Indian society and culture, which is essential for the general studies papers and the essay paper of UPSC civil services examination.


The book is available in both print and digital formats. The print version can be purchased from various online and offline bookstores. The digital version can be downloaded as a PDF file from various websites that provide UPSC study materials. Some of the websites that offer the PDF version of Indian Anthropology by Nadeem Hasnain are:



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Indian Anthropology by Nadeem Hasnain is a must-read book for anyone who wants to learn about the diversity and complexity of India's culture and society.



In this article, we will discuss some of the key topics and concepts that are covered in Indian Anthropology by Nadeem Hasnain. These topics and concepts are important for understanding the various dimensions and dynamics of Indian society and culture.


Cultural Reconstruction of the Past
This topic deals with the methods and sources of reconstructing the cultural history of India. The sources include archaeological evidence, literary evidence, oral traditions, folklore, and ethnographic data. The methods include historical method, comparative method, diffusionist method, functionalist method, structuralist method, and cultural materialist method. The book explains how these sources and methods help in tracing the cultural evolution and continuity of India from the prehistoric times to the present day.


Mosaic of India's Population
This topic deals with the biological and genetic diversity of India's population. The book discusses the various theories and models of racial classification and origin of Indians, such as the Aryan invasion theory, the out-of-Africa theory, the multiregional theory, and the recent genomic studies. The book also describes the various physical and genetic traits of Indians, such as skin color, hair type, blood groups, genetic markers, diseases, and adaptations. The book highlights how India's population is a result of a complex process of migration, intermixing, isolation, and differentiation.


Understanding Indian Society and Culture
This topic deals with the social and cultural diversity of India's society. The book analyzes the various factors and forces that shape India's society and culture, such as geography, ecology, history, religion, caste, tribe, class, gender, language, ethnicity, nationalism, globalization, and modernization. The book also explores the various concepts and categories that are used to understand India's society and culture, such as unity in diversity, pluralism, multiculturalism, syncretism, secularism, communalism, regionalism, subalternity, and social movements.

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