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Among The Bone Eaters: Encounters With Hyenas In Harar (Animalibus: Of Animals And Cultures)
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Biologists Studying Large Carnivores In Wild Places Usually Do So From A Distance, Using Telemetry And Noninvasive Methods Of Data Collection. So What Happens When An Anthropologist Studies A Clan Of Spotted Hyenas, Africas Secondlargest Carnivores, Up Closeand In A City Of A Hundred Thousand Inhabitants? In Among The Bone Eaters, Marcus Baynesrock Takes Us To The Ancient City Of Harar In Ethiopia, Where The Gey Waraba (Hyenas Of The City) Are Welcome In The Streets And Appreciated By The Locals For The Protection They Provide From Harmful Spirits And Dangerous Mountain Hyenas. Theyve Even Become A Local Tourist Attraction.At The Start Of His Research In Harar, Baynesrock Contended With Difficult Conditions, Stonethrowing Children, Intransigent Bureaucracy, And Wary Hyena Subjects Intent On Avoiding People. After Months Of Frustration, Three Young Hyenas Drew Him Into The Hidden World Of The Sofi Clan. He Discovered The Elements Of A Hyenas Life, From The Delectability Of Dead Livestock And The Nuisance Of Dogs To The Unbounded Thrill Of Hyena Chaseplay Under The Light Of A Full Moon. Baynesrocks Personal Relations With The Hyenas From The Sofi Clan Expand The Conceptual Boundaries Of Humananimal Relations. This Is Multispecies Ethnography That Reveals Its Messy, Intersubjective, Dangerously Transformative Potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Among the Bone Eaters'? A: The book focuses on the anthropological study of a clan of spotted hyenas in the city of Harar, Ethiopia, exploring their interactions with the local community.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Among the Bone Eaters' is Marcus Baynes-Rock.
- Q: When was 'Among the Bone Eaters' published? A: The book was published on August 31, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Among the Bone Eaters' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Among the Bone Eaters'? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into the lives of hyenas, the dynamics of human-animal relationships, and the unique cultural context of Harar.
- Q: Is this book suitable for anyone interested in wildlife studies? A: Yes, 'Among the Bone Eaters' is suitable for readers interested in wildlife studies, anthropology, and the interactions between humans and large carnivores.
- Q: What makes this book different from typical wildlife studies? A: This book combines anthropological methods with wildlife observation, providing a close, personal look at hyenas and their relationship with humans in an urban setting.
- Q: Is there any specific research methodology used in this book? A: The author utilizes multispecies ethnography, engaging directly with hyenas and the local community to reveal complex interspecies dynamics.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Among the Bone Eaters'? A: The book explores themes of coexistence, cultural perceptions of wildlife, and the transformative potential of human-animal relationships.