James Mandaville (39 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First printing. Minor shelf wear to binding. Text and images unmarked. Dj lightly scuffed with foxing on inner side in a mylar cover.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. A Bedouin asking a fellow tribesman about grazing conditions in other parts of the country says first simply, ""Fih hayah?"" or ""Is there life?"" A desert Arab's knowledge of the sparse vegetation is tied directly to his life and livelihood.Bedouin Ethnobotany offers the first detailed study of plant uses among the Najdi Arabic-speaking tribal peoples of eastern Saudi Arabia. It also makes a major contribution to the larger project of ethnobotany by describing aspects of a nomadic peoples' conceptual relationships with the plants of their homeland. The modern theoretical basis for studies of the folk classification and nomenclature of plants was developed from accounts of peoples who were small-scale agriculturists and, to a lesser extent, hunter-gatherers. This book fills a major gap by extending such study into the world of the nomadic pastoralist and exploring the extent to which these patterns are valid for another major subsistence type. James P. Mandaville, an Arabic speaker who lived in Saudi Arabia for many years, focuses first on the role of plants in Bedouin life, explaining their uses for livestock forage, firewood, medicinals, food, and dyestuffs, and examining other practical purposes. He then explicates the conceptual and linguistic aspects of his subject, applying the theory developed by Brent Berlin and others to a previously unstudied population. Mandaville also looks at the long history of Bedouin plant nomenclature, finding that very little has changed among the names and classifications in nearly eleven centuries. An essential volume for anyone interested in the interaction between human culture and plant life, Bedouin Ethnobotany will stand as a definitive source for years to come.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo, iv, v, viii, x, 482 pages. In Very Good condition with a Good dust jacket. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering. Spine black with white lettering. Exterior has slight plus wear including slight scuffs and few crinkles to the head/tail edges. Boards have very slight wear including light bumping to the corners. Text block has very slight wear. Illustrated. First edition. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex, Column AA. Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for international/expedited orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates. 1410250. FP New Rockville Stock.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Bedouin asking a fellow tribesman about grazing conditions in other parts of the country says first simply, ""Fih hayah?"" or ""Is there life?"" A desert Arab's knowledge of the sparse vegetation is tied directly to his life and livelihood.Bedouin Ethnobotany offers the first detailed study of plant uses among the Najdi Arabicspeaking tribal peoples of eastern Saudi Arabia. It also makes a major contribution to the larger project of ethnobotany by describing aspects of a nomadic peoples' conceptual relationships with the plants of their homeland. The modern theoretical basis for studies of the folk classification and nomenclature of plants was developed from accounts of peoples who were small-scale agriculturists and, to a lesser extent, hunter-gatherers. This book fills a major gap by extending such study into the world of the nomadic pastoralist and exploring the extent to which these patterns are valid for another major subsistence type. James P. Mandaville, an Arabic speaker who lived in Saudi Arabia for many years, focuses first on the role of plants in Bedouin life, explaining their uses for livestock forage, firewood, medicinals, food, and dyestuffs, and examining other practical purposes. He then explicates the conceptual and linguistic aspects of his subject, applying the theory developed by Brent Berlin and others to a previously unstudied population. Mandaville also looks at the long history of Bedouin plant nomenclature, finding that very little has changed among the names and classifications in nearly eleven centuries. An essential volume for anyone interested in the interaction between human culture and plant life, Bedouin Ethnobotany will stand as a definitive source for years to come. Offers the first detailed study of plant uses among the Najdi Arabic-speaking tribal peoples of eastern Saudi Arabia. This book also makes a major contribution to the larger project of ethnobotany by describing aspects of a nomadic peoples' conceptual relationships with the plants of their homeland. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Kegan Paul International, 1990. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, xi,482pp, illust. D/j slightly shelfmarked. A fair copy. 0710303718/1.3uk.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 352 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.30 inches. In Stock.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New.

Condition: OTTIMO USATO. I ED. INGLESE Presenti illustrazioni e sovracoperta. Libro usato che è già stato letto, ma in condizioni ottime. Nessun danno evidente alle coperte, potrebbe presentare minimi segni di usura alle copertine e alle pagine. Nessuna pagina mancante o strappata, nessuna sottolineatura/evidenziazione di testo né scritte ai margini. La foto corrisponde al libro in vendita. Altre foto su richiesta. Numero pagine 482.

Condition: New. pp. 560.

1st edition laminated boards As New small quarto 64pp., colour illusts., indexes, Beautifully illustrated. Inc. an index of Arabic plant names.

Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Owner's signature. One of the best and most comprehensive floras of a region of the Arabian peninsula, treating around 560 native species in considerable detail, with keys, descriptions and discussion of economic uses. Illustrated with 267 colour photos and a few dot distribution maps; glossary, gazetteer, bibliography and index of Arabic vernacular names. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 352 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.30 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. pp. 560.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In.

Leinen mit OSU. 560 Seiten in englischer Sprache mit Abbildungen im Text. Kaum Lagerspuren. Sehr gutes Exemplar. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1260.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 560 pages. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 1038. . 2016. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . .

Paperback. Condition: New. A Bedouin asking a fellow tribesman about grazing conditions in other parts of the country says first simply, ""Fih hayah?"" or ""Is there life?"" A desert Arab's knowledge of the sparse vegetation is tied directly to his life and livelihood.Bedouin Ethnobotany offers the first detailed study of plant uses among the Najdi Arabic-speaking tribal peoples of eastern Saudi Arabia. It also makes a major contribution to the larger project of ethnobotany by describing aspects of a nomadic peoples' conceptual relationships with the plants of their homeland. The modern theoretical basis for studies of the folk classification and nomenclature of plants was developed from accounts of peoples who were small-scale agriculturists and, to a lesser extent, hunter-gatherers. This book fills a major gap by extending such study into the world of the nomadic pastoralist and exploring the extent to which these patterns are valid for another major subsistence type. James P. Mandaville, an Arabic speaker who lived in Saudi Arabia for many years, focuses first on the role of plants in Bedouin life, explaining their uses for livestock forage, firewood, medicinals, food, and dyestuffs, and examining other practical purposes. He then explicates the conceptual and linguistic aspects of his subject, applying the theory developed by Brent Berlin and others to a previously unstudied population. Mandaville also looks at the long history of Bedouin plant nomenclature, finding that very little has changed among the names and classifications in nearly eleven centuries. An essential volume for anyone interested in the interaction between human culture and plant life, Bedouin Ethnobotany will stand as a definitive source for years to come.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 560 pages. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 1038. . 2016. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Bedouin asking a fellow tribesman about grazing conditions in other parts of the country says first simply, ""Fih hayah?"" or ""Is there life?"" A desert Arab's knowledge of the sparse vegetation is tied directly to his life and livelihood.Bedouin Ethnobotany offers the first detailed study of plant uses among the Najdi Arabicspeaking tribal peoples of eastern Saudi Arabia. It also makes a major contribution to the larger project of ethnobotany by describing aspects of a nomadic peoples' conceptual relationships with the plants of their homeland. The modern theoretical basis for studies of the folk classification and nomenclature of plants was developed from accounts of peoples who were small-scale agriculturists and, to a lesser extent, hunter-gatherers. This book fills a major gap by extending such study into the world of the nomadic pastoralist and exploring the extent to which these patterns are valid for another major subsistence type. James P. Mandaville, an Arabic speaker who lived in Saudi Arabia for many years, focuses first on the role of plants in Bedouin life, explaining their uses for livestock forage, firewood, medicinals, food, and dyestuffs, and examining other practical purposes. He then explicates the conceptual and linguistic aspects of his subject, applying the theory developed by Brent Berlin and others to a previously unstudied population. Mandaville also looks at the long history of Bedouin plant nomenclature, finding that very little has changed among the names and classifications in nearly eleven centuries. An essential volume for anyone interested in the interaction between human culture and plant life, Bedouin Ethnobotany will stand as a definitive source for years to come. Offers the first detailed study of plant uses among the Najdi Arabic-speaking tribal peoples of eastern Saudi Arabia. This book also makes a major contribution to the larger project of ethnobotany by describing aspects of a nomadic peoples' conceptual relationships with the plants of their homeland. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Condition: gut. Flora Of Eastern Saudi Arabia (Studies in the Flora of Saudi Arabia, No 1). In deutscher Sprache. pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Burnett H. Moody; Thomas F. Walters; et al (illustrator). Original colour illustrated wraps 22x28cm. Printed in Beirut by the Middle East Export Press. 32pp with colour and b/w photos and drawings. Near fine. The cover story is a photo essay on modern Arab haute couture. This showcases women's clothing adapted from the Bedouin abaya, the North African kaftan, etc, and how the designs were obtained by designers including Asseily, Edde, al-Khazen, al-Khoury, and Moua'wad. Other content includes a study of reptilian wildlife in Najd; mirages; examples of superstition in the Arab world and elsewhere; Umayyad desert retreats; and the 5th installment from Wallace Stegner's "Discovery! The Story of Aramco Then" with illustrations by Donald Thompson. Photographers include Aramco's own Burnett Moody and Thomas F. Walters.