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Caravans in Socio-Cultural Perspective: Past and Present

Caravans in Socio-Cultural Perspective: Past and Present

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This book explores the socio-cultural phenomenon of caravans across space and time, combining historical and ethnographic research to reconstruct aspects of ancient caravans and reflect on the changing foci of caravan research. It will be of interest to scholars in anthropology, archaeology, history, and trade, travel, and nomadism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Spanning across vast expanses of space and time, this comprehensive book brings together the most recent research on the socio-cultural phenomenon of caravans. It reveals that caravans have been a prevalent feature in both the Old and New Worlds for long-distance trade in arid regions. In addition to historical and archival sources, ethnographic studies of modern caravans serve as valuable theoretical frameworks for reconstructing various aspects of ancient caravans, including behavior, rituals, and material culture. The volume also reflects on the evolving focus of caravan research and the uncertain future of caravans, as memories of living caravaners fade and the fragile and remote nature of caravan-related sites puts them at risk. This book will appeal to scholars from anthropology, archaeology, history, and other fields interested in trade, travel, and nomadism.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032016030

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