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The book offers a comprehensive empirical study of the social structures of five Scheduled Tribes in Gujarat, India: Gamit, Vasava, Chaudhari, Kukana, and Warli. It delves into their internal social organization, examining key institutions such as households, families, lineages, clans, kinship rules, and marriage networks, providing insights into the complexities of their social dynamics.

Focusing on malaria, the book explores the interplay between human behavior and socio-cultural factors in relation to infection risk and prevention. It emphasizes that understanding these elements, in addition to bacteriological aspects, is crucial for addressing public health challenges effectively.