Vanishing Nomadism: The Saga of the Dommara

by K Shyamala

This book offers a comprehensive historical account of the Dommaras, studies their sedentarisation and the impact of interventionist schemes of Government to bring the nomaidc community to the mainstream of life. The book studies in detail the Dommars of Muddalapuram of Anantapur district and Ram Nagar of Kuppam in Chittor district.The book suggests measures to be taken for the preservation of their traditional occupation of acrobatics and the reforms needed for the community.

177 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009