Bedouin of Mount Sinai

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The Bedouin inhabitants of the Sinai Peninsula navigate a unique blend of traditional and modern economies, shaped by their arid mountainous environment. Despite limited resources, they sustain themselves through migrant labor, trade, and small-scale agriculture, maintaining orchards and livestock as essential components of their social security. Drawing on a decade of fieldwork, the book explores how the political economy of the Mount Sinai Bedouin is intricately linked to urban society and the broader global context, highlighting their significant role in world affairs.