The Maasai Of Matapato

Bloomington: Indiana University Press (1988)., 1988. 8vo. xii, 297 pp. Illustrated. Original black cloth binding. Noted art historian's signature and 8 lines of notes front free endpaper else this is a tight, fine book (contents unmarked) in a bright, near fine DJ with tiny nick top edge. Scarce in hardcover.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Dust Jacket Included.

Bloomington:: Indiana University Press,. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. Hardcover. 0253336252 . Part of the International African Library series. First printing. Fine in a fine dust jacket. .

Indiana University Press, 1988-04. Hardcover. Good.

Hardback. New. When first published in 1988, this classic study was the first to relate the dynamics of the Maasai age organisation to the tensions within the family. Together, these provide the twin strands of a man's career, opposed ritually and reflecting a fundamental ambivalence in Maasai thought. The analysis is illustrated with extensive case material from… Read more about this item

Routledge, 2003-12-19. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Routledge, 2004. Paperback. New. 2nd edition. 296 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.00 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. This study pioneered the relation of the dynamics of the Maasai age organization to tensions within the family. Together, these provide the twin strands of a man's career, opposed ritually and reflecting a fundamental ambivalence in Maasai thought. This analysis is illustrated with case material from the Matapato: a typical Maasai group.