Warrior Herdsmen
Warrior Herdsmen by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, published by Norton in 1981, offers an insightful exploration of the Dodoth, a proud and often cruel tribe of warrior herdsmen from the northern tip of Uganda. This edition, written in English and spanning 254 pages, presents a detailed account of a culture in transition, where the older generations maintain traditional ways of life while the youth begin to engage with modernity.
In this book, readers will find a rich depiction of the Dodoth’s customs and daily lives, as Thomas draws from her experiences during three anthropological expeditions in Africa. The narrative delves into the complexities of their social structure and the impact of external influences on their community. With a focus on history and anthropology, Warrior Herdsmen provides a nuanced understanding of the interplay between tradition and change within this unique ethnic group.
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The Dodoth–a tall, handsome people of the northern tip of Uganda–are a tribe in transition. They are proud, often cruel, warrior herdsmen whose oldest members live just as they did hundreds of years ago, but whose younger members sometimes learn to read and write and have brushed against the modern world. Elizabeth Marshall Thomas accompanied three anthropological expeditions to Africa and lived among the Dodoth. She displays a remarkable ability to communicate with the tribespeople and describe their lives and customs.
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