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Camel raiding of north Arabian Bedouin: a mechanism of ecological adaptation
American anthropologist • 67 (5) • Published In 1965 • Pages: 1132-1150
By: Sweet, Louise Elizabeth.
Abstract
This article discusses the social, economic and ecological functions of camel raiding among North Arabian Bedouins. It considers camel raiding as a core element of Bedouin culture by which camels are distributed across agro-ecological zones in ways that is adaptive both to changing environmental conditions and existing power relations among tribal sections and competing local leaders. Camel raiding also provided a unique opportunity by which ambitious individuals earned esteem and improved status by displaying their courage and military prowess.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2009
- Region
- Middle East
- Sub Region
- Middle East
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem; 2007
- Field Date
- 1958-1959
- Coverage Date
- 1925-1959
- Coverage Place
- Saudi Arabia, Syria and Iraq
- Notes
- Louise E. Sweet
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 1149-1150)
- LCCN
- 17015424
- LCSH
- Bedouins