essay

The Nuer of the Southern Sudan

african political systemsLondon • Published In 1940 • Pages: 272-296

By: Evans-Pritchard, E. E. (Edward Evan).

Abstract
This article briefly summarizes Nuer culture and emphasizes the political functions of its social systems. Tribal system, lineage system, age-system, and the settling of feuds and disputes are described and analyzed. No new information is presented beyond that to be found in greater detail in 1: Evans-Pritchard, The Nuer.
Subjects
Culture summary
Age stratification
Lineages
Tribe and nation
culture
Nuer
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Social Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Louise E. Sweet ; 1957
Field Date
1931-1936
Coverage Date
1930-1936
Coverage Place
Sobat and Jonglei Provinces, Sudan
Notes
By E. E. Evans-Pritchard
LCCN
56058065
LCSH
Nuer (African people)