The yomut turkmen: A study of social organization among a central asian turkic-speaking population

William Irons*

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Abstract

The Yomut Turkmen of Central Asia are a nomadic people who migrate seasonally with their flocks. They live in the region where northern Iran, Afghanistan, and southern Turkmenistan meet, east of the Caspian Sea. In this monograph, William Irons describes the Yomut Turkmen's political structure, kinship system, and social organization.

Original languageEnglish (US)
PublisherUniversity of Michigan Press
Number of pages199
Volume58
ISBN (Electronic)9781951519131
ISBN (Print)9781949098037
StatePublished - Jan 1 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences
  • General Arts and Humanities

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