The Gaddi Beyond Pastoralism

Takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the social and religious landscapes as seen by the Gaddi people of Himachal Pradesh Paints a picture of contemporary Gaddi life that moves beyond their customary occupation as nomadic herders of sheep and goats Analyses religious practices and performances of social relations, as well as media practices and notions of aesthetics Contributes to the growing interest in approaches of practice within environmental anthropology