The Andaman Islanders

Abstract

Looks at the indigenous people who inhabit the rain forests of the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Fascination and dread associated with the island inhabitants; Estimated population as of 1998; Ability for some islanders to hold onto traditional customs after intrusions from colonists; Influence of British and Indian occupation; The four tribes; History; Lifestyle; Details and effects of the colonial era; Forecasting.