Introduction

While Social Anthropology is growing in popularity as an academic subject there are few standard books on the subject. The existing books leave a wide gap in the knowledge of the student and the reader.

Purpose of the Book

This book seeks to fill in the gap and present a cohensive study of the subject of anthropology from various angles.

Scope of Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of man in his specific natural and social environment. This book covers the wide spectrum of society and social customs including marriage, kinship, clan, religion and all aspects of political and economic anthropology.

Unique Contribution

For the first time a complete book on social anthropology by a learned academician is presented for the benefit of the students of the subject.