Based on substantial ethnographic research and further textual and archival research, this book offers a unique perspective on the anthropology of the western Indian Ocean region The book explores the social migration (kinship, patron-client relations, etc ) through which causes are translated into successful political and economic effects озкдо such as Islamic reform and political aspiration This original work will be useful to scholars of the Indian Ocean as well as many anthropologists.  Бумажный2006 г Твердый переплет, 188 стр ISBN 0415376106.