ABSTRACT

In this penetrating and timely book, Anna Simons documents Somalia's impending slide toward anarchy. How do people react to a failing yet still repressive government? What do they do when the banks run out of cash? How do they cope with unprecedented uncertainty? These are some of the questions Simons addresses as she introduces the reader to Somal

part One|27 pages

Introductions

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|5 pages

Mogadishu: The Hardship Post

chapter 2|12 pages

First Encounters

part Two|36 pages

Histories

chapter 3|8 pages

Involvements I

chapter 4|12 pages

Involvements II

chapter 5|14 pages

Into the 1980s

part Three|32 pages

Chronology (1988-1989)

chapter 6|13 pages

The Coming of July 14

chapter 7|17 pages

July 14 and Its Aftermath

part Four|46 pages

Pastoral Ideology and Urban Realities

chapter 8|8 pages

"The Bush"

chapter 9|8 pages

Pastoral Principles

chapter 10|10 pages

Ties

chapter 11|11 pages

Moralities

chapter 12|7 pages

Tribalism

part Five|44 pages

Family to "Family"

chapter 13|11 pages

Marriage I

chapter 14|10 pages

Marriage II

chapter 15|11 pages

Divorce and Family Spread

chapter 16|8 pages

Meanings in Mobility

part Six|22 pages

Conclusions

chapter |13 pages

A Rigorous Ending

chapter |7 pages

Epilogue: No Ending