The Nomadic Alternative

by Thomas J. Barfield

Following basic themes in each chapter, this text makes an ethnographic and historical examination of nomadic pastoral societies in Africa, the Near East, Iranian Plateau, and Central Eurasia. It studies the cattlekeepers, the camel nomads, the good shepherds of southwest Asia, the horseriders, the yakbreeders, and the enduring nomad. For anthropologists and all those interested in nomadic cultures.

Genres: History, Anthropology

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 4, 1993

Reviews

[Brendan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of the basic information (history, style of nomadism, religious beliefs, etc) on several important nomadic ethnic groups. No in-depth information, but good sources for further investigation are provided.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love my nomads!