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This book is concerned with the Anthropo- Criminological study of an ex-criminal tribe namely "Kanjarbhat" the subject matter includes Demographic, Blood groups, Dermotoglyphics, Criminological perspectives and the Rehabilitative programmes. The information provided in the book is outcome of the research work of the Authors. The knowledge in the book not only benefits the academic fraternity but also the Government and Non- Government agencies in the design of the policies and programmes relating to the ex-criminal tribes. The Classical schools said "reform the law" The Positive school said "reform the individuals" The Environment school said "reform the environment" (Clearance Ray Jeffery) The author Dr. Ravikanth B. Lamani is young, promising academician and researcher. His efforts at this young age in writing this book are worth placing on record. I wish him all the success in his future endeavour. Dr.B.C. Mogali.(Retired) Professor dept of Criminology and Forensic Science Karnatak Science College Dharwad, INDIA

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