{"product_id":"9781666980066","title":"Eco-Folk Rhythms A Puttinai Analysis of Mavilan Songs","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEcocritical Theory and Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eEco-Folk Rhythms\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Puttinai Analysis of Mavilan Songs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLillykutty Abraham | Douglas A. Vakoch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eNature \/ Environmental Conservation \u0026amp; Protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEco-Folk Rhythms: A puttinai Analysis of Mavilan Songs\u003c\/i\u003e explores the deep ecological wisdom embedded in the oral traditions of the Mavilan tribe. \u003c\/b\u003eDr. Abraham's pioneering work analyzes Mavilan agricultural, nuptial, and ritual songs through the unique lens of \u003ci\u003eputtinai\u003c\/i\u003e, an Indigenous theoretical framework derived from ancient Tamil \u003ci\u003etinai \u003c\/i\u003etheory. This approach bridges traditional ecocriticism with Indigenous knowledge systems. Based on extensive fieldwork, the book reveals how these songs serve as repositories of sustainable practices and environmental ethics, reflecting deep interconnections among humans, nature, and supernature. \u003ci\u003eEco-Folk Rhythms\u003c\/i\u003e advocates for an alternative, non-Western approach to addressing contemporary environmental crises. A vital resource for ecocritical scholarship, anthropology, folklore, and Indigenous studies.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLillykutty Abraham \u003c\/b\u003eis an Assistant Professor at St. Joseph's University, Bangalore, where she also serves as a Research Guide.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05 February 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781666980066\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e258\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51936234143884,"sku":"9781666980066","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_7ed15de8-9b31-48e1-92a7-ce106c9c36fd.jpg?v=1786015755","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781666980066","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}