Sasmita s. akhtar (3 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. x + 214.

Our way of life cannot be seen in isolation but in the light of the legacy inherited tangible and intangible Unaware most often we imbibe the intangible aspects like music art cuisine language and customs The tangible ones like the religious structures monuments heritage buildings rock-cut caves and the like on the other hand are reduced to mere places of visit Every family believes in passing on its values to the younger generation but not many think in terms of conservation of the national heritage as such 182 pp.…

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. At a glance Introducing Lakshadweep a brief history various islands at a glance. 2. Amidst the harsh ocean A peep into the lives of the Islanders who survive in the middle of the ocean. 3. Livelihood Understanding their primitive economic system. 4. Cultural choices A brief explanation of their life society and culture. 5. Minicoy The distinct island. 6. Pitti 6. The enigmatic bird island the only known breeding ground of terns in this sub continent. 7. What lies beneath A glimpse of the underwater world. 8. Exotic destination A perfect place for an exotic getaway for the nature lovers. This book is a sincere attempt to essay the basic information about the distant land of Lakshadweep and its lesser known people. The authors have tried to touch upon every important arena affecting the life and society of the islanders. The intention was not to say it all but rather to say it right. The text and the images are woven together to ensure better understanding. Lakshadweep lying in the Arabian Sea is valued as an indispensable tourist destination but more importantly it is a land of distinct people with a distinctive culture. The images in this book were taken by Shamim Akhtar during his posting between 1998 to 2000 and several other visits after that. 213 pp. …