Synopsis Theme of this book covers a wide range of topics related to Man and Society ranging from serious theoretical discussions to several contextual dimensions of tribal, rural, peasant and urban situations. The topics on Buddhism, Kula-Deyvam, religion in Thailand, ecological destruction and the tribals, tribal leadership in Rajasthan, issues related to development, tribal cultural identity and sub-nationalism, demographic and environmental change in Nepal, students and youth unrest etc., are highly useful for understanding the nature and complexities of Man and Society, in general, and India, in particular. Written by eminent anthropologists and sociologists of India and abroad in honour of Professor U.N. Jha, the Founder Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology, L.N. Mithila University, Darbhanga (India), this volume is very useful for the students, teachers, research scholars and other general readers interested in understanding the various themes and issues related to Man and Society.