 | The Tribes Of The Marsh Arabs of Iraq: The World of Haji Rikkan Subjects: Area Studies; Humanities; Development Studies Environment Social Work Urban Studies; Middle East Studies; History; Anthropology; Cultural Studies; The Arab tribes of Iraq differ widely in custom but remain in all essentials of thought and conduct a distinctive and unique group. Their land embraces wide deserts, fertile fields and boundless swamps; its unique features shape the lives of its people. Taking the figure of Haji Rikkan as a central focus, the writer-traveller attempts to create a picture of Arab tribal life as a whole. |
