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LEWIS, I.M. A Pastoral Democracy, a Study of Pastoralism and Politics Among the Northern Somali of the Horn of Africa
London & New York & Toronto, Oxford University Press/International African Institute. 1961, First Edition. Hard Cover, Octavo -- from 7.75" to 9.75" Tall. "A social anthropologist describes the political system of the northern Somali nomads in their arid ecological setting, where competition for access to water and pasture, especially in the dry season, is acute and leads to frequent and often long-drawn-out feuds." Maroon cloth w/gilt spine lettering, 320 pages (including Appendices, Bibliography, Index), illustrated w/photographs and maps, two fold-out genealogies (Dulbahante clan and Jibriil Abokor lineage). Moderately worn corners/spine ends, dusty/tanned edges, small bookseller's tag to bottom of front pastedown, in dust jacket w/moderate wear to corners/spine ends, some edgewear, smudging/soil to rear panel. Jacket now in protective mylar sleeve. Good to Very Good/Good to Very Good.
Offered for US$ 45.00 by: Augustine Funnell Books - Book number: 014253
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