ISBN:
0-485-19619-0
,
978-0-485-19619-1
Language:
English
Pages:
143 Seiten
,
Illustrationen, Karten
Series Statement:
Monographs on Social Anthropology 19
Keywords:
Pakistan Ethnie, Asien
;
Paschtune
;
Soziales Leben
;
Anthropologie, soziale
;
Ethnologie
;
Heiliger
;
Blutrache
;
Führer, politischer
Abstract:
A classic and highly influential ethnography, which explores political leadership among Swat Pathans - and which emphasizes the importance of individual decision-making for wider social processes.
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction -- General ecology and ethnology of Swat -- Underlying frameworks of organization -- Neighbourhood, marriage and affinity -- Relation of inequality and authority -- Land tenure and polical relations within local communities -- Authority and following of chiefs -- Authority and following of saints -- Alliances and political blocs -- History and organization of Swat state -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Cases relating to blood revenge -- Bibliography -- Index
Note:
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 139 - 141
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