About the Book

This book examines the impact of modernisation on the tribals of Manipur with the Nagas and the Kukis. The twin forces of modernisation were undoubtedly Western education and Christianity, introduced under British colonial rule in Manipur from 1891. The ready acceptance of Western education and Christianity came through the agency of the Christian missionaries. They effected such a drastic change in the lives of the people that it catapulted the tribals from the old world to the new. While retaining many of the traditional elements of their customs and practices they simultaneously embraced a new way of life. This book will be of interest to all scholars and researchers interested in north-eastern India.

About Author

Salam Irene is Professor and Head, Department of History, Manipur University. She has travelled extensively and presented papers at many international conferences. She has a number of papers published and has also authored two books.

Ginneiching Simte is a research scholar in Manipur University.

Thenkhogin Haokip is a research scholar in Assam University, Silchar.

Contents

Preface
Introduction
One
The Coming of Christianity and Its Role in Modernisation
Two
Culture, Mission and Contextualization
Three
The Impact of Modern Education
Four
The Emergence of the Middle Class Assertion of Ethnic Identity
Five
The Effects of Globalisation
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

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