The pastoral nomadic tribes of Cyrenaica, located in the eastern region of modern-day Libya, represent one of the most culturally distinct and sociologically significant groups in North Africa. Often studied through the lens of Evans-Pritchard’s seminal anthropological work, the Bedouin of Cyrenaica offer a profound look into segmentary lineage systems, desert survival, and the intersection of tribal law with religious movements like the Sanusiya. This article explores the history, social organization, and cultural heritage of these resilient people. The Landscape of Cyrenaica
: Detailed accounts of camp movements, herding, cultivation, and the "Bedouin way of life".
, edited by Jack Goody and Emanuel Marx. Published in 1990, it compiles decades of Peters' ethnographic research among the Bedouin tribes of eastern Libya (Cyrenaica), conducted primarily in the 1940s and 50s. Core Themes and Contributions The Segmentary Lineage System
: Peters is best known for his sophisticated critique and refinement of the "segmentary lineage" model. He moved beyond rigid structural descriptions to show how these lineages actually functioned in daily life, emphasizing that genealogy was often manipulated to fit current political and ecological realities. Ecological Adaptation
: The publisher offers digital access for purchase or via institutional login, including a free PDF excerpt .
The pastoral nomadic tribes of Cyrenaica, located in the eastern region of modern-day Libya, represent one of the most culturally distinct and sociologically significant groups in North Africa. Often studied through the lens of Evans-Pritchard’s seminal anthropological work, the Bedouin of Cyrenaica offer a profound look into segmentary lineage systems, desert survival, and the intersection of tribal law with religious movements like the Sanusiya. This article explores the history, social organization, and cultural heritage of these resilient people. The Landscape of Cyrenaica
: Detailed accounts of camp movements, herding, cultivation, and the "Bedouin way of life". the bedouin of cyrenaica pdf
, edited by Jack Goody and Emanuel Marx. Published in 1990, it compiles decades of Peters' ethnographic research among the Bedouin tribes of eastern Libya (Cyrenaica), conducted primarily in the 1940s and 50s. Core Themes and Contributions The Segmentary Lineage System The pastoral nomadic tribes of Cyrenaica, located in
: Peters is best known for his sophisticated critique and refinement of the "segmentary lineage" model. He moved beyond rigid structural descriptions to show how these lineages actually functioned in daily life, emphasizing that genealogy was often manipulated to fit current political and ecological realities. Ecological Adaptation The Landscape of Cyrenaica : Detailed accounts of
: The publisher offers digital access for purchase or via institutional login, including a free PDF excerpt .