Includes bibliographical references and index. New Book -- March -- 2015
Contents:
Nonurban cultures and kinship-based institutions -- Theories of kinship : descent and alliance -- Cultural anthropology and descriptive systems of kinship -- Assimilation versus sovereignty : American Indians and the first peoples of Canada -- The indigenous peoples of Central and South America -- Aboriginal Australians -- Tribal politics in Sub-Saharan Africa -- The Middle East and North Africa -- Nomads of the Eurasian Steppe.
Summary:
"Anthropology, politics, and history come together to form an insightful blend in this authoritative title covering kinship, tribalism, and nonurban cultures the world over. Both the theory and practical examples of tribal cultures are presented, with several chapters dedicated to the various schools of anthropological thought on nonurban societies, accompanied by a survey of tribal and indigenous cultures both historically and in modern times. American Indians, the indigenous peoples of South America, nomadic tribes of the Middle East, and Aboriginal Australians are a few of the societies explored in this extensive text"--Provided by the publisher.
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