Freedom in Fulani Social Life: An Introspective Ethnography (Paperback)

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Paul Riesman's Freedom in Fulani Social Life is based upon his two years of residence among the Jelgobe, a group of semi-nomadic Fulani of the Sahel in Upper Volta, western Africa. Since its original publication, this classic study has profoundly influenced the field of anthropology through its re-examination of the enthnographer's personal input on his research.

"Freedom in Fulani Social Life richly documents how the ethnographer's own personal and cultural background is implicated in the research process. . . . For this reason, [Riesman's] book will be of paramount interest to all ethnographers."--Philip L. Kilbride, Reviews in Anthropology

"A remarkably well-written and insightful account of Fulani life. . . . In addition to using the conventional approaches of participating in and observing the daily activities of the Jelgobe . . . Riesman enriches his account by examining his personal feelings about particular incidents."--Library Journal

"An interesting and provocative study."--Choice

At the time of his death in 1988, Paul Riesman was an anthropologist who taught at Carleton College.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press (August 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0226717437
• ISBN-13: 978-0226717432
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,110,877 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fulani social life, August 23, 2007

By	Timothy L Eckert "Tim Eckert" (Chicago IL) - See all my reviews

I worked over a period of 15 and one half year among Fulani people in Niger. Riesman's book gives alot of good and accurate insights about Fulani life and culture. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about the Fulani in that part of the world.