Chechens : culture and society / Katherine S. Layton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Layton, Katherine S., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chechens--History.

Chechens.

Ethnology--Russia (Federation)--Chechni͡a.

Ethnology.

History.

Russia (Federation)--Chechni︠a︡.

Chechni︠a︡ (Russia)--History.

Chechni︠a︡ (Russia).

Physical Description:

195 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillian, 2014.

Summary:

Chechens: Culture and Society is an ethnography that elaborates the lived experiences of Chechens, focusing primarily on relationships and socio-cultural norms within the context of the current conflict in the Chechen Republic. Drawing on ten years' experience living and working with Chechens in the North Caucasus Republic of Ingushetia and Istanbul, Turkey, Katherirne S. Layton utilizes tales as data, incorporating direct observation and her own participation in Chechens' lives. The book examines norms described in their "ideal" form, as told by Chechens, but also norms as they are played out in real lives. At present, nearly one-third of the Chechen nation lives as refugees outside the homeland. This is a time of cultural exploration for Chechens, perhaps a revival, perhaps destruction. The book explores the socio-cultural structures involved in managing the Chechen collective and also examines differences and conflicts within the collective, providing insight into the difficulties of maintaining cultural standards under difficult circumstances. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction 1

2 Living in Tales 29

3 Cultural Symbolisms 61

4 Men and Women 87

5 In the Looking Glass, and Looking Out 107

6 Chechens as Refugees 117

7 Development: What Way Forward? 149

8 Additional Literature and Discussion 169.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781137483966

1137483962

OCLC:

884139500