Dynamics of State, Society, and Culture in North East India

The book Dynamics of State, Society, and Culture in North East India seeks to address issues concerning the interconnections between the state, society, and culture of Northeast India. It is a compilation of research papers and articles that critically examine various dimensions of these interrelationships in the region. It brings together scholarly reflections, case studies, and critical perspectives that illuminate how the forces of state, society, and culture interact, overlap, and contest in the making of contemporary North East India The book addresses diverse issues concerning governance, ethnicity, identity, and citizenship in North East India. It also addresses issues related to women’s rights, child rights, and the rights of indigenous people. In addition, the book includes chapters on traditional health care practices, weaving heritage in a globalized world, and the matriarchs of Mayong. It is hoped that this collection will not only serve as a valuable academic resource but also stimulate further conversations about the future of the North East—where the energies of state-building, societal aspirations, and cultural creativity can coexist in constructive and enriching ways. About the Editor Dr. Dhrubajyoti Saikia, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., is presently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Kakojan College, Jorhat, Assam. He has co-authored nine academic books with ISBNs, including Indian Political Thought, Indian Political Thought-I, Indian Political Thought-II, Political Theory: Concepts and Debates, Modern Political Philosophy, Human Rights, Gandhi and Ambedkar, Development Process and Social Movements in Contemporary India, and Understanding Global Politics. Dr. Saikia has also published numerous research papers in edited volumes with ISBNs as well as in peer-reviewed and UGC CARE-listed journals.