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About The Book: "Tribes and Castes of Bengal: Anthropometric Data" by H. H. Risley, published in two volumes in 1891, is a seminal work in colonial ethnography. Risley meticulously documented anthropometric measurements of various communities in Bengal, applying his controversial racial theories to classify them. It remains a significant resource for understanding colonial perspectives on Indian society and caste systems. About The Author: Herbert Hope Risley (1851-1911) was a British ethnographer and colonial administrator known for his work on Indian society and caste systems. His notable books include "The Tribes and Castes of Bengal" and "The People of India," which documented his ethnographic studies and census operations in India. The Title 'Tribes and Castes of Bengal: Anthropometric Data written/authored/edited by H. H. Risley', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362803719 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 431 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 4.34 x 12.59 cms Vol: 2nd