Routledge - Contours of South Asian Social Anthropology

Explore the deep connections between India and Nepal through this comprehensive academic work. Contours of South Asian Social Anthropology provides a conceptual and methodological framework designed to help readers understand the South Asian region by engaging with the practices of sociology and social anthropology. This book offers a new way to look at South Asia by connecting the historical, political, religious, and cultural divides that define the area. By drawing from the specific experiences of both Indian and Nepali social anthropology, the text examines how Nepal studies exist within Indian social anthropology and how these fields influence one another. It presents Nepal and South Asia as vital subjects for social anthropological research. The content promotes a pluriversal knowledge approach, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and academics interested in the sociological landscapes of these neighboring nations.