Frontier Nomads of Iran

A Political and Social History of the Shahsevan

Autori

• Richard Tapper

Parametri

• 456 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Storia

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Drawing on thirty years of ethnographic fieldwork, this book explores the rich political and social history of the Shahsevan, a significant nomadic group in Iran. It narrates their mythical origins, the unification of their tribes into a confederacy, and their subsequent decline. By integrating anthropology with historical analysis, the work offers valuable insights into the Middle East and Central Asia, while also engaging with contemporary discussions on tribe-state dynamics and the interplay between identity and history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

(In brossura)