Networks of Dissolution: Somalia Undone

by Anna Simons

Overview

In this penetrating and timely book, Anna Simons documents Somalia's impending slide toward anarchy. How do people react to a failing yet still repressive government? What do they do when the banks run out of cash? How do they cope with unprecedented uncertainty? These are some of the questions Simons addresses as she introduces the reader to Somal

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429720833
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/13/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Anna Simons

Table of Contents

Introductions -- Introduction -- Mogadishu: The Hardship Post -- First Encounters -- Histories -- Involvements I -- Involvements II -- Into the 1980s -- Chronology (1988-1989) -- The Coming of July 14 -- July 14 and Its Aftermath -- Pastoral Ideology and Urban Realities -- The Bush -- Pastoral Principles -- Ties -- Moralities -- Tribalism -- Family to Family -- Marriage I -- Marriage II -- Divorce and Family Spread -- Meanings in Mobility -- Conclusions -- A Rigorous Ending -- Epilogue: No Ending

Editorial Reviews

Documents what Simons (anthropology, U. of California-Los Angeles) calls Somalia's impending slide toward anarchy by exploring the volatile mix of external interests, internal politicking, and the enduring social structures. She also breaks new methodological ground by synthesizing micro and macro frames, historical and everyday practices, and expatriate and Somali experiences. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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