The Nuer (by E.E. Evans-Pritchard)

The Nuer by E.E. Evans-Pritchard is a detailed ethnographic study of the Nuer people, a Nilotic pastoralist society in South Sudan. It explores their social structure, kinship systems, political organization, religious beliefs, and customs related to cattle, which are central to their culture. Evans-Pritchard examines how their society functions through alliances, leadership, and rituals, providing insight into their way of life and worldview. The book is a foundational work in anthropology, offering a thorough understanding of how the Nuer organize their society and maintain social cohesion in the context of their environment and history.