{"product_id":"life-and-culture-in-northeast-india-9780789213747","title":"Life and Culture in Northeast India","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn abundantly illustrated journey through one of the worlds most diverse and fascinating regions The eight states of Indias North Eastern Region make up only 8 percent of the countrys land mass  but they are home to over one hundred tribes  each with its own unique culture. The terrain  predominantly hilly  ranges from snow-capped Himalayan peaks to tropical rainforests  and the national parks and preserves contain exceptional scenery and an abundance of wildlife  from red pandas to snow leopards. Now  for the first time  noted documentary filmmakers and photographers Dipti Bhalla Verma and Shiv Kunal Verma provide a comprehensive introduction to this little-known yet captivating part of the world. This book provides an extensive look into the histories  cultures  and landscapes that distinguish northeast India. The authors conduct us from the towering Kanchenjunga massif in Sikkim to the tea plantations of Assam  to the astonishing biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh  to the martial tribes and Baptist churches of Nagaland  to the birthplace of polo in Manipur  to the living root bridges of Meghalaya  to the farms nestled among the hills of Tripura and Mizoram. The authors take us into the lives of the many peoples of northeast India  who maintain their traditional customs and beliefs even in the face of growing ecological threats. Special sections in the book highlight the places that protect the exceptional flora and fauna of this region  including the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary  Khangchendzonga National Park  and Kaziranga National Park. Featuring more than three hundred color photographs and twelve detailed maps  Life and Culture in Northeast India will be an essential volume for anyone interested in the peoples and places of Planet Earth. 318 full-color illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45960437071925,"sku":"ByrdShop_0789213745","price":67.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780789213747.jpg?v=1788287013","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/life-and-culture-in-northeast-india-9780789213747","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}