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And justice for all: the development of political centralization among newly sedentary foragers

American anthropologist • 91 (3) • Published In 1989 • Pages: 703-712

By: Kent, Susan.

Abstract
This is a research report from the the American Anthropologist discussing how the need for conflict resolution has led to political centralization among newly sedentary foragers. No longer able 'to vote with one's feet' and move away when tensions arise, !Kung seek outsiders to arbitrate disputes. In the new settlement of Kutse the lack of headmen or nearby persons of authority has resulted in numerous fights, one of which Kent analyzes in detail.
Subjects
Settlement patterns
Ingroup antagonisms
Community structure
Community heads
Informal in-group justice
culture
San
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2003
Field Date
1987
Coverage Date
1987
Coverage Place
Kutse, Botswana
Notes
Susan Kent
Includes bibliographical references (p. 711-712)
LCCN
17015424
LCSH
San (African people)