Abraham Lotha is an Indian anthropologist from Nagaland and the former Principal of St. Joseph's College, Jakhama, Nagaland who served from April 2011 till May 2015. He serves as the current President of the Lotha Academy[1] and also wrote several books on Naga anthropology.[2] Lotha is an ethnic Naga.

Abraham Lotha
Principal of St. Joseph's College, Jakhama
In office
April 2011 – May 2015
Preceded byIsaac Padinjarekuttu
Succeeded bySebastian Ousepparampil
Personal details
BornNagaland
EducationColumbia University (Ph.D.)

Bibliography edit

  • History of Naga Anthropology 1832–1947, 2007 [3]
  • The Raging Mithun : Challenges of Naga Nationalism Christianity, 2013 [4]
  • The Hornbill Spirit : Nagas Living Their Nationalism, 2016 [5]

Accolades edit

In 2019, Abraham Lotha was awarded the Gordon Graham Prize for Naga Literature in the Non-Fiction category for his book, “The Hornbill Spirit: Nagas Living Their Nationalism”.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Leadership". www.lothaacademy.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Abraham Lotha releases new book The Hornbill Spirit". www.easternmirror.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. ^ Lotha, Abraham.: History of Naga Anthropology 1832–1947, 2007. Chumpo Museum.
  4. ^ Lotha, Abraham.: The Raging Mithun : Challenges of Naga Nationalism Christianity, 2013. Christianity.
  5. ^ Lotha, Abraham.: The Hornbill Spirit : Nagas Living Their Nationalism, 2016. Heritage Publishing House. Dimapur.
  6. ^ "Neikehienuo, Abraham win Gordon Graham Prize for Naga Literature". www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.