Society, Security, Sovereignty and the State in Somalia: From Statelessness to Statelessness?International Books, 2001 - 312 pages An analysis of internal dynamics of the Somali conflict and the relation between state and society, taking society and not the state as main reference point. Includes a discussion of UN / UNHCRs involvement in assistance to refugees in the special Somali situation of statelessness. |
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Page 27
... Segmentary lineage societies , such as Somali society ( Lewis , 1961 ) , can be extremely fragmented into tribes or clans . Nevertheless , close bonds of family and kinship are counterbalanced by strong individualism . The nomadic ...
... Segmentary lineage societies , such as Somali society ( Lewis , 1961 ) , can be extremely fragmented into tribes or clans . Nevertheless , close bonds of family and kinship are counterbalanced by strong individualism . The nomadic ...
Page 46
... lineage structure of segmentary societies creates social cohesion based on family ties that might serve as a foundation for state formation by consent . However , the element of force is inherent in those processes of state formation ...
... lineage structure of segmentary societies creates social cohesion based on family ties that might serve as a foundation for state formation by consent . However , the element of force is inherent in those processes of state formation ...
Page 89
... segmentary lineage society of the Somali people . However , it is not only tribal or clan identity , but also religious and mythical identity , which become increasingly politicized when con- fronted with processes of modern state ...
... segmentary lineage society of the Somali people . However , it is not only tribal or clan identity , but also religious and mythical identity , which become increasingly politicized when con- fronted with processes of modern state ...
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