The Nuer: A Description of the Modes of Livelihood and Political Institutions of a Nilotic People
A classic ethnographic study describing the livelihood, kinship, and political institutions of the Nuer people of South Sudan.
About This Book
This book presents a detailed account of the Nuer, a Nilotic people of South Sudan, focusing on their modes of livelihood and political institutions.
The author examines the social organization, kinship systems, and economic practices that shape Nuer society.
Through careful observation, the work explores how cattle herding influences daily life, conflict resolution, and leadership among the Nuer.
The study provides insight into the relationship between environment, subsistence, and political order in a pastoral community.
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