The Samburu
eBook - ePub

The Samburu

A Study of Gerontocracy in a Nomadic Tribe

  1. 376 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Samburu

A Study of Gerontocracy in a Nomadic Tribe

About this book

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. The author, a social anthropologist, spent more than two years among the Samburu; as an adopted member of one of their clans, he perceived how their values and attitudes are closely interwoven with a social system that resists change. Case studies support the general analysis throughout. Originally published in 1965.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Routledge Library Editions Anthropology and Ethnography
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Illustrations
  8. Tables
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Introduction
  11. 1.  The Pastoral Economy
  12. 2.  Clanship and Exogamy
  13. 3.  The Family and The Herd
  14. 4.  The Structure of Samburu Society
  15. 5.  The Moran
  16. 6.  The Moran and The Total Society
  17. 7.  Elderhood and The Curse
  18. 8.  The Status of Women
  19. 9.  Social Attitudes and Ceremony
  20. 10.  The Samburu and Some Neighbouring Tribes: A Comparison
  21. 11.  Conclusion: The Gerontocratic Society
  22. Appendix: Census Techniques and Data
  23. Bibliography
  24. Index