About the Book How the universe originated from void or nothingness during the period of pre-time and pre-space period is yet to be settled by the scientists. "Mankind in Quest of the Self" is based on these issues of human origin and development. There is some confusion on the method and process without referring to the causative factor for prime cause of origin.
Origin or strategic origin of life has been discussed in originality in this book. Genetic study has now indicated that all human beings belong to the same human species.
Human beings is also said to have originated from clay of the earth by another group of aborigines of the same language family from clay of the earth like chloroplast from the sun's heat.
Modern human footprints on the sedimentary rock of Jharkhand, India which is stated to be millions of the year old is most ancient modern human footprints found in Earth so far.
About the Author Dr. Sem Topno obtained Master's Degree in Anthropology during 1960-63 from Ranchi University, Ranchi and from 1965 joined Government service in Anthropological survey of India and stayed there till 1980. He obtained a PhD degree in Anthropology from Ranchi University and did research work on various Indian societies and cultures and published a number of articles and reports in different scientific journals and magazines.
In 1980 he joined University Grants Commission, New Delhi, Which looks after higher education sector in India relating to teaching, research, management, administration and finance and maintaining high academic and research standard in higher education.
He also served in academic and research panels and several national committees and remains an active member of international research organisations. Besides Research articles he published two books - Kursinama an ethno history of Indian aborigines, and Musical Culture of the Munda tribe from Concept Publishers, New Delhi, India.
Preface Evolution or origin of life is a mystery, so also the origin of human being. How the universe originated from void or nothingness during the period of pre-time and pre-space period is yet to be settled by the scientists!.' Mankind in quest of the self is based on these issues of human origin and development. The theory of Big Bang has been proposed by the scientists which is supposed to solve the probable origin of universe, i.e. the physical and chemical world and latter followed by biological origin. There is still some confusion on the method and process without referring to the causative factor for prime cause of origin.
Introduction One of the most elusive idea that made the global impact on rationalist thinkers and scientists during twentieth century was Darwin's Theory of Evolution. It has not only created ripples on the believers of the traditional notion of creation, but wrested the allegiance of both theist and atheist creation by the benevolent and benign creator. This was the prevalent notion till now. The Theory of Evolution wittingly or un-wittingly convinced almost every individual thinker in every field. During Darwin's time naturalist philosophy was in vogue among the intelligentsia. He was also influenced by the view of the thinkers who were analyzing it through the angle of natural theology. The conflict between science and religion had already been disturbing the people. This revealed and inspired view of religion was challenged. The progress of anatomy, geology, paleontology also undermined the static view of religion that had been taken as granted by the believers and scholars.
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