Synopses & Reviews
Review
It is trendy to rush doctoral studies into book publications. In many cases, no follow-up research is undertaken before converting the doctoral study into a book. Within this general trend, Vickery is unique in having made two further trips in order to revise, update and rework some insight of the original study. The collection of field data was a successful combination of historical and anthropological approaches. . . . . .Apart from these problems which Vickery inspired me to raise, this is an important study in peasant studies in Southern Africa. It is insightful in interpretation, sensitivity to social theory and methodology.uJournal of Sothern African Studies