The Dobe Ju/'Hoansi (Case Studies in Cultural Anthropology)

Type

Book

Authors

Richard B. Lee

ISBN 10

0155063332

ISBN 13

9780155063334

Tags

Social Sciences, Cultural, General, Sociology, Anthropology

Description

This classic, bestselling study of the !Kung San, foragers of the Dobe area of the Kalahari Desert describes a people's reactions to the forces of modernization, detailing relatively recent changes to !Kung rituals, beliefs, social structure, marriage and kinship system. It documents their determination to take hold of their own destiny-despite exploitation of their habitat and relentless development-to assert their political rights and revitalize their communities. Use of the name Ju/'hoansi (meaning "real people") acknowledges their new sense of empowerment. - from Amzon

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