The Mountain People by Colin M. Turnbull
The Tragic Decline of an African Tribe
The book provides an anthropological study of the Ik people of Uganda, exploring their societal breakdown and the effects of extreme environmental and social pressures. It portrays the Ik as a community struggling with severe food scarcity and isolation, leading to the erosion of traditional social structures and familial bonds. The narrative delves into the harsh realities of survival, where cooperation and compassion have diminished, offering a stark examination of human behavior under duress and raising questions about the nature of humanity and the impact of environment on social cohesion.
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- Published
- 1972
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- British
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- 250-300
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- English
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