CONTENTS:- Preface 1. Introduction 2. Land and People 3. Kinship and Marriage 4. Political Institution 5. Economy of Changki Village 6. Religious Institution in Changki 7. Conclusion
Change & Continuity in Tribal Villages : A Sociological Study is an in-depth sociological inquiry of Ao-Nagas in Nagaland. The book gives insights into the institutional arrangement in the villages and how it functions to keep the village running smoothly in spite of conflicts arising internally or externally. Despite changes occuring in every sphere of life, the kinship patterns and the mechanisms of traditional governance remain unchanged and this forms the basis of social identity. The concept of clan, territory and traditions is still very much adhered to and ingrained in the mindset of the people.