Books by Ioan Lewis

Social anthropology is, in the classic definition, dedicated to the study of distant civilizations in their traditional and contemporary forms

Social anthropology is, in the classic definition, dedicated to the study of distant civilizations in their traditional and contemporary forms

Presents a critique of the globalisation of the culture principle, arguing that theory is dependent on the actual study of peoples.

Details the history and culture of the Somali people. This book offers insight into the complex social, historical, and cultural hinterland that is the Somali heritage and pays attention to the pervasive influence of traditional nomadism, especially its extremely decentralized nature.