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The Gurungs of Nepal: Conflict and Change in a Village Society
Seller: Yak and Yeti Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 149p, ills. Discrete ink marks in some margins, owner's name on title page. Seller Inventory # 019994
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The Gurungs of Nepal: Conflict and Change in a Village Society
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Aris & Phillips Ltd. (Distributed in the USA by ISBS), Warminster, England, 1976
ISBN 10: 0856680508
ISBN 13: 9780856680502
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Seller: Emodus Books, Brush Prairie, WA, U.S.A.
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From back cover: "The book describes the ethnology of the Gurungs of the Nepal Himalayas especially their social groupings, and examines conflict and the effects of change upon a particular Gurung village. The Gurungs display a remarkable internal unity as an ethnic group, despite the unusual differences of economic and political status between individuals. However, Prof. Messerschmidt detects an underlaying tension between two sub-tribes, the Sora Jat and the Char Jat, which is rooted in history but aggravated by recent economic and political change at the centers of trade and government in Nepal. The Gurungs' struggle to come with the inroads of modernity is reflected in the intensification of conflict in the village gut is finally resolved by a change in leadership." Based on field research conducted by Don Messerschmidt in 1971-72 for his PhD Dissertation. Aris & Phillips Ltd. 1976. First soft cover edition. Rare. Cover in reddish brown depicting a Gurung man playing a traditional drum. Cover, spine, and back cover show shelf wear with slight damage at the top and bottom of the spine. Inside the front cover bottom is a small piece of tape, and on opposite page the book is inscribed by the author to his American Peace Corps 'buddy' and fellow Himalayan Anthropologist, Bruce Morrison. The book is otherwise in excellent condition. The spine is intact and the binding tight indicative of minimal use. Lettering is crisp. No writing or creases on the pages. 151 numbered pages including numerous b&w photographs, charts and diagrams. Please review the listing photos as they form an important part of the description. Seller Inventory # ABE-1756341084170