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About The Book: "The People of India" by Herbert Hope Risley and William Crooke is a foundational ethnographic work documenting the diverse tribes, castes, and communities of British India. Based on extensive fieldwork and anthropometric studies, the book classifies Indian populations by physical traits, social structures, and customs. While significant for its detail and scope, it reflects colonial ideologies and now-outdated racial theories. Despite criticisms, it remains a crucial historical source for understanding colonial perspectives on Indian society and early anthropological methods in South Asia. About The Author: Sir Herbert Hope Risley (1851–1911) was a British ethnographer and colonial administrator in India. As Census Commissioner, he classified Indian castes and races using anthropometry, promoting scientific racism. He also led key ethnographic studies in Bengal. About The Author: William Crooke (1848–1923) was a British orientalist and civil servant in India, known for documenting Indian folklore, religion, and caste systems. He edited North Indian Notes and Queries, and authored key ethnographic works, promoting contemporary cultural studies. The Title 'The People Of India written/authored/edited by Herbert Hope Risley, William Crooke', published in the year 1915. The ISBN 9789372254013 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 682 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is India. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.