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Lessons from the Sentinelese: Mapping Territorial Refusal in Adivasi Histories of India is a compelling and thought-provoking work by author Ashwini Kr. Pankaj, published by Kelung Books. This book takes the remarkable story of the Sentinelese people — the fiercely independent inhabitants of North Sentinel Island — as a lens through which to examine the broader histories of Adivasi communities across India and their long-standing resistance to territorial encroachment. Drawing on rich historical and cultural narratives, the author explores the concept of territorial refusal as an act of sovereignty, identity, and survival. The book invites readers to reconsider dominant narratives around indigenous peoples and their relationship with land, autonomy, and the modern state. A must-read for scholars, students, and general readers interested in tribal history, postcolonial studies, and indigenous rights in India, this work offers fresh perspectives and deeply researched insights that challenge conventional thinking. Add this important title to your reading list today.
