Author: S. S. DornanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Pygmies & Bushmen of the Kalahari
Author: S. S. DornanAnthropology and the Bushman
Author: Alan BarnardPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000190110
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The Bushman' is a perennial but changing image. The transformation of that image is important. It symbolizes the perception of Bushman or San society, of the ideas and values of ethnographers who have worked with Bushman peoples, and those of other anthropologists who use this work. Anthropology and the Bushman covers early travellers and settlers, classic nineteenth and twentieth-century ethnographers, North American and Japanese ecological traditions, the approaches of African ethnographers, and recent work on advocacy and social development. It reveals the impact of Bushman studies on anthropology and on the public. The book highlights how Bushman or San ethnography has contributed to anthropological controversy, for example in the debates on the degree of incorporation of San society within the wider political economy, and on the validity of the case for 'indigenous rights' as a special kind of human rights. Examining the changing image of the Bushman, Barnard provides a new contribution to an established anthropology debate.
Bushmen
Author: Alan BarnardPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108418260
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
A comprehensive and fascinating account of all the major groups of southern African hunter-gatherers.
The Lost World of the Kalahari
Author: Laurens Van der PostPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 009942875X
Category : Classical fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
A reissue of Van der Post's classic account of his rediscovery of the Bushmen of the Kalahari desert, outcast survivors from Stone Age Africa. His attempt to capture their way of life and the secrets of their ancient heritage provide captivating reading and an insight into a forgotten culture.
The Contemporary Review
Author: The Batwa Pygmies of the Great Lakes Region
Author: Jerome LewisPublisher: Minority Rights Group
ISBN: 1897693389
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The conflicts in the Great Lakes sub-region of Africa, in particular the terrible genocide in Rwanda in 1994, have been reported on at length. However, little is known or written about one of the poorest and most vulnerable communities in the region, the Batwa Pygmies. Pygmies live in a considerable number of Central African countries. They are believed to be the original inhabitants of the equatorial forests of Central Africa. But the Batwa have been displaced and marginalized, first by incoming agriculturalists and pastoralists in the nineteenth century, subsequently, during the colonial period, by the advent of large-scale logging, and most recently by the establishment of game parks. The severe inter and intra-state conflicts of the past decade have undermined their livelihoods and culture even further. The Report focuses on the Batwa living in Burundi, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. It provides an historical account of the Batwa of the region and shows how they have sought to accommodate themselves to changing circumstances, describing their contemporary ways of life as potters and labourers, and their talents as performing artists. Most urgently, it examines the multiple ways in which their rights are violated and documents the ways in which Batwa are now mobilizing to defend and promote their rights. Please note that the terminology in the fields of minority rights and indigenous peoples’ rights has changed over time. MRG strives to reflect these changes as well as respect the right to self-identification on the part of minorities and indigenous peoples. At the same time, after over 50 years’ work, we know that our archive is of considerable interest to activists and researchers. Therefore, we make available as much of our back catalogue as possible, while being aware that the language used may not reflect current thinking on these issues.
International Review of Missions
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mission of the church
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Cultural Diversity Among Twentieth-Century Foragers
Author: Susan KentPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521482370
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
This book examines variability within broadly defined African forager societies. Foragers have been seen as culturally similar as they all pursue a subsistence strategy emphasising hunting and gathering. However, new research suggests there may be more diversity among groups than has been acknowledged. Here, leading scholars contrast groups with in forager societies. Chapters range in scope from symbolic to ecological and behavioural, providing invaluable data on hunter-gatherer life for anyone concerned with past or present foragers.
The Kalahari Ethnographies (1896-1898) of Siegfried Passarge
Author: Siegfried PassargePublisher: Rudiger Koppe
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Comprises English translations of major German texts by Passarge. Includes a useful biography and discussion of Passarge's works. (BAB).
Big Game and Pygmies - Experiences of a Naturalist in Central African Forests in Quest of the Okapi
Author: Cuthbert ChristyPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473343356
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
"Big Game and Pygmies" is the fascinating account of Cuthbert Christy's experiences in the Central African forests in search of a tribe called the Okapi. Cuthbert Christy (1863 - 1932) was a British zoologist and doctor who embarked on many explorations of Central Africa in the early 20th century. He is also well known due to his extensive work on sleeping sickness. This volume primarily deals with his last and longest expedition into the Ituri Forest region of the Congo on behalf of the Belgian Government. Contents include: "The Ituri Forest", "The Ituri Forest (continued)", "The Equatorial Belt", "The Ituri Pygmies", "The Ituri Pygmies (continued)", "The Okapi", "The Okapi (continued)", "The African Elephant", "The African Elephant (continued)", "The African Elephant (continued)", "The African Elephant (continued)", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original artwork and text.