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Peer reviewedBeteille, Andre – International Social Science Journal, 1980
Identifies problems associated with exact definitions of the concept 'tribe' and presents a discussion of characteristics of the tribal communities of India as a case study of difficulties associated with knowing what constitutes a tribe. Reviews anthropological, sociological, and historical accounts of tribal life and organization. (DB)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Caste, Developing Nations, Language Patterns
