The book delves into the shifting dynamics of land relations in Northeast India, with a focus on tribal areas in four states vis-a-vis Arunachal, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. It focuses on eight districts, predominantly inhabited by eight communities: Idu Mishmi and Adi in Lower Dibang Valley and East Siang districts of Arunachal, Dimasa and Bodo in Dima Hasao and Chirang districts of Assam, Garo and Khasi in East Garo Hills and East Khasi Hills districts of Meghalaya, and Angami and Konyak in Chumoukedima and Mon districts of Nagaland.