Pastoral Nomads in the Middle East: Nutrition and Medicine

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Pastoral Nomads in the Middle East: Nutrition and Medicine

Dr. Aref Abu-Rabia

Spring Semester, Monday:14-18

The seminar will present the current situation of Pastoral Nomadic societies in the Middle East. The seminar will examine indigenous practices and customs, focusing on anthropological aspects of nutrition and medicine of various ethnic groups in the region. The discussion will relate to different categories of traditional and folk medicine, including traditional midwife healers, herbalists, and saint worship through visits to sacred tombs. The seminar will further examine the economic changes, rapid changes in lifestyle, diet and health, as well as ‘old diseases vs. new diseases’ among the Pastoral Nomads in the Middle East.

Requirements

Attendance: 2 unexcused absences.

Reading articles and participating in the discussing and field work/s.

Writing final paper.

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