'… an important intervention in the studies of nations and nationalism, tribal studies, Northeast India studies, border studies, peace and conflict studies and beyond.' Somingam PS, LSE Review of Books
Preface and acknowledgement; Glossary of terms; List of acronyms; 1. Introduction; 2. The 'Tribal Question' in India: Problem of Inclusion; 3. The Emergence of Mizo Nationalism: The Formative Phase; 4. MNF and the Vernacularization of Nationalism; 5. Violence, Counter-insurgency and the Transcript of Resistance; 6. Discord, Accord and the Politics of Peace; 7. Conclusion; References.