Lot 078: The !kung San: Men, Women And Work In Foraging Society by Richard Borshay Lee

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Synopsys: The !Kung San: Men, Women, and Work in a Foraging Society' by Richard Borshay Lee is an ethnographic masterpiece that explores the social dynamics, gender roles, and economic lifestyle of the !Kung San people of the Kalahari Desert. Through years of in-depth field study, Lee provides a comprehensive account of their social organization, economy, kinship, marriage system, and religious beliefs. The narrative dissects each aspect of their subsistence-oriented society and highlights the balance between the men and women's labor in their everyday life. By portraying the traditional foraging strategies and the egalitarian nature of this society, the author challenges modern perspectives on labor division and gender inequality. Ultimately, the book helps to broaden our understanding of human nature and cultural diversity. Item Specifics Format: Trade Paperback Condition: Acceptable Publisher: Cambridge University Press Year: 1979 Pages: 556 Type: Textbook Genre: Sociology Signed: No Edition: 1st Edition Subject: Sociology / General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social Vintage: Yes Features: Illustrated Language: English Ex Libris: Yes Inscribed: No Book Title: The !kung San: Men, Women And Work In Foraging Society Item Width: 6 in Item Height: 1.3 in Item Length: 9 in Item Weight: 28.7 Oz Personalised: No Subject Area: Social Science Custom Bundle: No Narrative Type: Non-Fiction Publication Name: !Kung San : Men, Women, and Work in a Foraging Society Country of Origin: United States Intended Audience: Adults

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