"This volume brings together significant contributions by distinguished Indian and foreign scholars on the sociology of tribes, particularly those of India as also of Africa and Canada. It focuses on the social history of a cross-section of tribes in these three societies, and covers various key issues and questions." "Focusing chiefly on social change among tribal populations, this volume assists a redefinition of the concept of tribe so as to give it more clarity in the present age. With its insightful contributions, it will be of immense value to teachers, students and scholars of tribal studies, sociology and social anthropology. It will also be of interest to policymakers, administrators and those working with tribal communities."--BOOK JACKET.