Peoples Of The Horn Of Africa: Somali, Afar And Saho
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Reading copy with minimal markings. Map at rear intact.
In the vast and ancient landscapes of the Horn of Africa, three distinct peoples — the Somali, Afar, and Saho — have forged complex societies shaped by nomadism, kinship, and the harsh demands of one of the world's most unforgiving environments. Part of the prestigious Ethnographic Survey of Africa series edited by Daryll Forde, this landmark scholarly work presents a meticulous and authoritative account of the social structures, cultural practices, and historical contexts of these northeastern African communities, drawing on rigorous fieldwork and exhaustive documentation. I. M. Lewis, one of the foremost authorities on Somali society and Horn of Africa ethnography, argues with clarity and precision for a deeper understanding of pastoral nomadic life as a sophisticated and adaptive civilisation rather than a primitive mode of existence. His writing is dense with ethnographic detail yet remarkably accessible, illuminating the intricate web of clan loyalties, religious observance, and political organisation that defines these peoples. A foundational text in African anthropology, this work remains an indispensable reference for scholars and general readers alike — raising questions about identity, belonging, and survival that resonate far beyond the region it chronicles.
Author: I. M. Lewis
Format: Paperback
Published: 1969, International African Institute
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Reading copy with minimal markings. Map at rear intact.
In the vast and ancient landscapes of the Horn of Africa, three distinct peoples — the Somali, Afar, and Saho — have forged complex societies shaped by nomadism, kinship, and the harsh demands of one of the world's most unforgiving environments. Part of the prestigious Ethnographic Survey of Africa series edited by Daryll Forde, this landmark scholarly work presents a meticulous and authoritative account of the social structures, cultural practices, and historical contexts of these northeastern African communities, drawing on rigorous fieldwork and exhaustive documentation. I. M. Lewis, one of the foremost authorities on Somali society and Horn of Africa ethnography, argues with clarity and precision for a deeper understanding of pastoral nomadic life as a sophisticated and adaptive civilisation rather than a primitive mode of existence. His writing is dense with ethnographic detail yet remarkably accessible, illuminating the intricate web of clan loyalties, religious observance, and political organisation that defines these peoples. A foundational text in African anthropology, this work remains an indispensable reference for scholars and general readers alike — raising questions about identity, belonging, and survival that resonate far beyond the region it chronicles.