The Nomadic Alternative

Thomas J. Barfield

ISBN 10: 0136249825 / ISBN 13: 9780136249825

Published by Prentice Hall, 1993

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This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. This item shows signs of water damage. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Nomadic Alternative
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0136249825
• ISBN 13: 9780136249825
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: acceptable

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Synopsis

Following basic themes in each chapter, this text makes an ethnographic and historical examination of nomadic pastoral societies in Africa, the Near East, Iranian Plateau, and Central Eurasia. It studies the cattlekeepers, the camel nomads, the good shepherds of southwest Asia, the horseriders, the yakbreeders, and the enduring nomad. For anthropologists and all those interested in nomadic cultures.

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: Following basic themes in each chapter, this text makes an ethnographic and historical examination of nomadic pastoral societies in Africa, the Near East, Iranian Plateau, and Central Eurasia. Key Topics: It studies the cattlekeepers, the camel nomads, the good shepherds of southwest Asia, the horseriders, the yakbreeders, and the enduring nomad. Market: For anthropologists and all those interested in nomadic cultures.