Trans-Himalayan Traders Transformed

Focusing on the profound changes in a remote Nepalese village, the anthropologist examines the effects of modernization and mobility on the local community, 44 years after his initial study. By delving into individual life histories, he reveals how political, environmental, and commercial shifts have reshaped livelihoods and culture in Tarang, highlighting both the transformation of lives and the enduring nature of longstanding societal patterns.