Nuer Journeys, Nuer Lives
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the lived experiences and cultural adaptations of the Nuer people as they navigate displacement and migration in the modern era. The authors, Jon D. Holtzman and Nancy Foner, utilize extensive ethnographic fieldwork to document how Nuer individuals maintain traditional social structures while integrating into new environments. The text provides a framework for understanding the intersection of kinship, identity, and global migration patterns within the context of the Nuer diaspora.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed ethnographic accounts of Nuer life in both Sudan and the United States
- Analysis of kinship systems and social obligations in a transnational context
- Case studies focusing on the challenges of cultural preservation and assimilation
- Examination of the impact of civil war and political instability on Nuer social organization
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This text is regarded as a standard academic resource for students of anthropology and migration studies due to its focused, longitudinal approach to Nuer identity. The material provides a dense, scholarly examination of cultural continuity that serves as a primary reference for understanding the complexities of the Nuer diaspora.
Page Count:
160
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205932096
ISBN-13:
9780205932092
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