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This book explores the tribal politics of the Awlad ‘Ali Bedouin in the borderland of Egypt and Libya. These tribal politics are part of heterarchy in which sovereignty is shared between tribes, states and other groups and, within this dynamic setting, the local politicians of the Awlad ‘Ali are essential producers of order beyond the framework of the nation state. Based on long-term fieldwork, this monograph is ideal for audiences interested in North African Politics, Libya, Egypt, and borderland studies. ** Review “The borderland of Egypt and Libya has been explored by four generations of anthropologists who produced among them some of the most innovative ethnographies. Thomas Hüsken thus stands on the shoulders of giants, but has also gained his own honourable position in this elite. After twenty years of living in and writing about the region, he has now produced a study for our times. His account is thick and rich, and brings out the Bedouins’ complex political and economic conditions. In eloquent and unaffected language he also addresses the challenges of fieldwork in difficult times.” (Emanuel Marx, Author of the book Bedouin of Mount Sinai) “Thomas Hüsken’s admirably rich s

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Author

Thomas Hüsken

Publisher

Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan

Published

2019

Language

EN

ISBN

9783319923420

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Political Science, Social Science, Science