The Samburu

A Study in Geocentracy

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book The Samburu by Paul Spencer, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul Spencer ISBN: 9781134371525
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 1, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Paul Spencer
ISBN: 9781134371525
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 1, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Samburu society is a gerontocracy in which power rests with the older men; men under thirty may not marry or otherwise assert their personal independence. This nomadic tribe from the arid regions of northern Kenya cling to their traditional way of life despite the rapid change throughout Africa. The author spent more than two years during the 1960's amongst the Samburu, and 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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Samburu society is a gerontocracy in which power rests with the older men; men under thirty may not marry or otherwise assert their personal independence. This nomadic tribe from the arid regions of northern Kenya cling to their traditional way of life despite the rapid change throughout Africa. The author spent more than two years during the 1960's amongst the Samburu, and 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.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Global Media, Culture, and Identity by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book Being a College Counselor on Today's Campus by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book Beyond Cognitive Metaphor Theory by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book Applications of Conditioning Theory by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book Twilight Memories by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book Childhood Depression by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book International Environmental Governance by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book The Psychoanalytic Therapy of Severe Disturbance by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book New Public Management and the Reform of Education by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book This England, That Shakespeare by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book Including Children 3-11 With Physical Disabilities by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book Henry Irving by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book Marxism and Realism by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book Aging in a Changing Society by Paul Spencer
Cover of the book Elizabeth Robins: Staging a Life by Paul Spencer
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy