The book, Nagas in the 21st Century takes us beyond the common and well-worn portrayals of the Nagas in media, popular culture and imagination. As may be expected, tribal life today cannot be pinned down by simplistic stereotypical representations. One has to be able to make keen observations and be alert to perceive the multi-facets and multi-dimensions that weave together to comprise and make up life. Books such as this introduces perspectives that (hopefully) help us appreciate the complexities of contemporary tribal life. Some might think complexities must be avoided--but if one is to be realistic and be connected to ground realities, complexities cannot be evaded, because such is life--especially tribal life. The chapters in the book themselves are testimonies to that.
In this episode, I will take you through an introduction to the book, and explore two chapters from the book that I find particularly fascination. This book is a compilation of essays by scholars of Naga studies. It is co-edited by Jelle J. P. Wouters and Michael Heneise. For more information, click on the academia.edu entry of the introduction to this book (which has been uploaded free on the internet by the editors. Thanks for that!)
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