Paul Spencer

The Samburu

A Study of Gerontocracy in a Nomadic Tribe

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Produktbeschreibung

In an era of rapid change for Africa, this nomadic tribe clings to its traditional way of life. This book examines their society, and provides the first full published description of human life in the area.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Februar 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 435g
• ISBN-13: 9781138861961
• ISBN-10: 1138861960
• Artikelnr.: 42966954

Autorenporträt

Paul Spencer

Inhaltsangabe

1. The Pastoral Economy2. Clanship and Exogamy3. The Family and the Herd4.
The Structure of Samburu Society5. The Moran6. The Moran and the Total
Society7. Elderhood and the Curse8. The Status of Women9. Social Attitudes
and Ceremony10. The Samburu and some Neighbouring Tribes: A Comparison11.
Conclusion: The Gerontocratic Society