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Focusing on the diverse yet interconnected cultures of the Khoisan peoples, this book delves into the lives of the Bushmen, Khoekhoe, and Damara, highlighting their shared traits and the impact of their environment on social structures. It offers a comprehensive exploration of their unique ways of life, set against the backdrop of the Kalahari Desert and surrounding regions in Botswana and Namibia. As the first comprehensive work on the Khoisan since the 1930s, it provides valuable insights into their history and cultural significance.
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Hunters and Herders of Southern Africa, Alan Barnard
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Hunters and Herders of Southern Africa
- Subtitle
- A Comparative Ethnography of the Khoisan Peoples
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Barnard
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 380
- ISBN13
- 9780521411882
- Category
- Maps and Travel, Ethnography
- Description
- Focusing on the diverse yet interconnected cultures of the Khoisan peoples, this book delves into the lives of the Bushmen, Khoekhoe, and Damara, highlighting their shared traits and the impact of their environment on social structures. It offers a comprehensive exploration of their unique ways of life, set against the backdrop of the Kalahari Desert and surrounding regions in Botswana and Namibia. As the first comprehensive work on the Khoisan since the 1930s, it provides valuable insights into their history and cultural significance.