Routledge Pukhtun Economy and Society - Anthropology Book

Explore the fundamental structures of tribal life with Pukhtun Economy and Society. This Routledge Revival reissue brings back Professor Akbar Ahmed's original 1980 anthropological study, offering a deep look into the Mohmand tribe of the Northwest Frontier Province in Pakistan. By merging extensive fieldwork data with historical and literary sources, the text builds an ideal-type model of Pukhtun society. It examines how the traditional Code of the Pukhtuns functions and looks at the specific conditions that allow this society to maintain its identity or undergo transformation. This book is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the social and economic development of tribal communities. It provides a scholarly perspective on how traditional codes interact with changing social environments, making it a significant addition to any collection of anthropology and sociology literature.