Shelagh Weir
Books by Shelagh Weir
A Tribal Order
by Shelagh Weir
Shelagh Weir was one of the first anthropologists to work in Yemen after the civil war ended in 1970. This book is the product of many years of research, based initially on her fieldwork in Razih. By focusing on one area, Weir highlights how Yemen, and especially Northern Yemen, structures itself sociologically, politically and culturally.
Interviews where books by Shelagh Weir were recommended
The best books on Yemen, recommended by Bernard Haykel
Yemen is a stunningly beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage but its recent history has been marred by internal conflicts, outside interference and poor governance. Bernard Haykel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, recommends books that bring to life Yemen’s traditional culture and give insight into what makes the country tick.
