With special reference to Baluchistan, 'Nomadism and Colonialism' documents impressively the lasting effects of dominant external colonial influence on local nomadic societies. In general terms, illustrated by specific examples, the author succeeds in showing the diversity and lasting impact of the externally induced deformation of internal structures and their importance for the development of the present time.
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... a work of rigorous scholarship. It offers a contribution both to theoretical debate and regional studies. (The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute)
Scholz has provided a sound argument grounded in explicit theory and mostly reliable empirical data. That Scholz bothers to clarify his theoretical assumptions and concepts is one of the great strengths of this book. (The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute)
It should be of great interest to social geographers and social anthropologists, but anyone interested in the scholarship of nomads, tribal societies, or Baluchistan will find this book a valuable resource ... Scholz has done all social scientists interested in Pakistan a great service. (The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute)
This intense study of the refracted transformation of the nomadic society of Baluchistan makes a major contribution to the historiography of this remote region ... a useful contribution to history. (U.S.I. Journal)
With special reference to Baluchistan, 'Nomadism and Colonialism' documents impressively the lasting effects of dominant external colonial influence on local nomadic societies. In general terms, illustrated by specific examples, the author succeeds in showing the diversity and lasting impact of the externally induced deformation of internal structures and their importance for the development of the present time.
Review quote:
... a work of rigorous scholarship. It offers a contribution both to theoretical debate and regional studies. (The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute)
Scholz has provided a sound argument grounded in explicit theory and mostly reliable empirical data. That Scholz bothers to clarify his theoretical assumptions and concepts is one of the great strengths of this book. (The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute)
It should be of great interest to social geographers and social anthropologists, but anyone interested in the scholarship of nomads, tribal societies, or Baluchistan will find this book a valuable resource ... Scholz has done all social scientists interested in Pakistan a great service. (The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute)
This intense study of the refracted transformation of the nomadic society of Baluchistan makes a major contribution to the historiography of this remote region ... a useful contribution to history. (U.S.I. Journal)
With special reference to Baluchistan, 'Nomadism and Colonialism' documents impressively the lasting effects of dominant external colonial influence on local nomadic societies. In general terms, illustrated by specific examples, the author succeeds in showing the diversity and lasting impact of the externally induced deformation of internal structures and their importance for the development of the present time.