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The Mountain People (Paperback)

by Colin M. Turnbull (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Touchstone (2 Jul 1987)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0671640984
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671640989
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.7 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 232,426 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any anthropology major!, 11 Aug 1999
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The Mountain People is the work of an anthropologist who spent two years studying the Ik, a small tribe in Uganda. This is an outstanding book that is easy to read and understand. A must read for any anthropology major. Knowledge of African geography is not essential to enjoying this book, but might be helpful if you are one who thrives on such details. In summary, I found his comparisons between the Ik and our own society to be very provocative and insightful. Perhaps we are not so compassionate as we say we are...
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3.0 out of 5 stars The book was very interesting and shocking., 5 May 1999
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I read the book to write a paper for my anthorpology class and received an A. I found myself not beiing able to talk about the contents of the book, without adding comments as they appeard in my thoughts. I could not just report what was written and let it be done. I was sad as well as intrigued by the contents. The Ik as Mr. Turnbull described them were people who lived on the edged of nothing, no hope, no food, no love.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Disturbing and thought-provoking..., 25 Mar 1999
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Colin Turnbull's, Mountain People, is a study and commentary on the dark side of human nature. Easily readable, and at times humorous, this account of Turnbull's fieldwork with the Ik will not produce warm fuzzies, or reestablish one's faith in the innate goodness of mankind. Anyone with an interest in anthropology, psychology, or sociology will appreciate the observations made by Turnbull. He takes a controversial stand in the book, advocating the separation and relocation of the Ik people. His reasons for making such a shocking suggestion are fully developed in the text. It is also of interest to note that Turnbull's fieldwork was done in the 60's, and much water has passed under the bridge since then... for the Ik, and the world in general.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What is this that dwells in us that makes such wretched men?
This book is "a voyage in quest of the basic human and a discovery of his potential for inhumanity, a potential that lies within us all. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Social "Fabric" is Fragile
The Mountain People by Colin Turnbull gives anthropolical "proof" of how tentative and fragile are the things that we like to think make us human. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars I read this book 20+ years ago was astounded at his findings
This book deals with people's choice in changing with the world or suffering the consequences. He observed the Ik tribe then made predictions for our world based on similar... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars The human will to survive taken to its ultimate expression.
The Ik, forced from a hunter-gatherer society to a sedentary existence in a drought-stricken, region not suited for agriculture, detriorate as a society into a collection of... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 1998

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