Chapter 2: Review of Literatures of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A review of literature on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands reveals a rich history of indigenous communities, primarily focused on the unique cultures of the Sentinelese, Jarawa, Onge, and Great Andamanese tribes, often threatened by outside contact and disease, alongside a significant focus on the islands' geographical features, colonial history, and recent concerns regarding environmental impact from tourism and development activities ; much of the information about the indigenous populations comes from oral traditions as they lacked a written language, with historical accounts from travelers like Faxian and Marco Polo providing additional insight into the region's past interactions with the outside world. Key aspects of the literature on Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Indigenous Communities: Vulnerability: Studies extensively document the extreme vulnerability of the indigenous tribes, particularly the Sentinelese, Jarawa, Onge, and Great A...