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Book Synopsis: In 1979, Steven C. Caton went to a remote area of Yemen to do fieldwork on the famous oral poetry of its tribes. The recent hostage crisis in Iran made life perilous for a young American in the Middle East; worse, he was soon embroiled in a dangerous local conflict and tribal hostilities simmered for months. Yemen Chronicle is his extraordinary report both on events that ensued and on the many theoretical—let alone practical—difficulties of doing ethnography in such circumstances. Caton also offers a profound meditation on the political, cultural, and sexual components of modern Arab culture.
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Looking for an immersive read that combines adventure, anthropology, and cultural insight? Look no further than Yemen Chronicle: An Anthropology of War and Mediation. Step into the shoes of Steven C. Caton, an intrepid researcher who ventured into the heart of Yemen in the late 1970s to explore the mesmerizing oral poetry of its tribes.
In a time when the Middle East was gripped by turmoil, Caton's journey was not for the faint of heart. This captivating book takes you on a thrilling ride through the dangers and complexities of a region on the brink. Unbeknownst to Caton, he would soon find himself caught in the crosshairs of a local conflict, with tribal hostilities simmering around him for months.
Yemen Chronicle is more than just a tale of survival; it is a window into the political, cultural, and sexual dynamics of modern Arab culture. Caton's keen observations and thought-provoking insights offer a profound meditation on the intricacies that make up the social fabric of this captivating region.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary report that deftly weaves together adventure and academia. Yemen Chronicle: An Anthropology of War and Mediation is a book that will transport you to a world of danger, discovery, and cultural enlightenment.
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