Abstract
An examination of the economy and political system of the Yomut Turkmen indicates that for this group nomadism was not an adaptation to economic conditions, but rather was a means of increasing military effectiveness. A broader implication discussed briefly is that among the Yomut the pressure of endemic warfare led to a harsh form of natural selection favoring all patterns of behavior which increased military prowess. 1974 American Anthropological Association
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 635-658 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | American Ethnologist |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1974 |
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nomadism as a political adaptation : the case of the Yomut Turkmen. / IRONS, WILLIAM.
In: American Ethnologist, Vol. 1, No. 4, 01.01.1974, p. 635-658.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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