have specialized occupations, rely heavily on modern technology, and are ruled by a bureaucratic central

government. However, there are still people around the world that follow a less complex way of life. In a world

dominated by industrial nations, it can be extremely difficult for these nonindustrial cultures to survive. In

"Nomads on Notice," anthropologist Daniel Stiles documents the changing lifestyle of the Gabbra pastoralists, just

one of the numerous nomadic societies at odds with the industrial world.

The unforgiving environment of Northern Kenya is divided among several tribes, all of whom defend

their territory fiercely. This region is home to the 35,000 Gabbra pastoralists, who claim the dry, salty mud flats of

the Chalbi Desert and the eastern shore of Lake Turkana. The Gabbra must move often, up to ten times a year,

due to the scarcity and temporary nature of water sources and vegetation. Camps will often split and travel in

smaller groups to accommodate the carrying capacity of the land. The Gabbra have few possessions, and can

pack a settlement and be on their way w

horticulture. Almost all Pastoral societies are strictly male dominated.

whose levels of authority are based on age. The main livestock of Gabbra society are camels, goats, cattle, and

In order to fulfill great labor needs, the Gabbra rely on their extended kinship and social ties for help.

sheep. The animals giving milk are usually kept at the main camp, or ola, and the animals not given milk are

Gabbra in one of the insecure areas by the Dassenech, who crossed over from Ethiopia. The Gabbra had no

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