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Thiago P. Barbosa, "Racializing Caste: Anthropology Between Germany and India and the Legacy of Irawati Karve (1905-1970)" (de Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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Rethinking Anthropometry in Indian Anthropology

This chapter examines the historical ties of anthropometry to racial science in India, contrasting colonial methods with current humanitarian aims. It critiques the lingering impact of outdated racial classifications on education and emphasizes the need to address the underlying social issues beyond mere biological metrics.

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