Nubian Encounters The Story of the Nubian Ethnological Survey 1961 1964 1st Edition by Nicholas Hopkins, Sohair Mehanna ISBN 9774164016 9789774164019

Chapter 1: The Historical Context of Nubian Studies

• 1.1 The Nubian People: A Historical Overview
• 1.2 Colonial and Post-Colonial Influence on Nubian Identity
• 1.3 Early Ethnological Studies in Nubia
• 1.4 The Nubian Ethnological Survey: Objectives and Goals

Chapter 2: Setting the Stage for the Survey (1961)

• 2.1 Political and Social Landscape in Egypt and Sudan
• 2.2 The Role of the Nubian Resettlement Program
• 2.3 Preparing for the Field: The Methodology of the Survey
• 2.4 Initial Encounters and Challenges

Chapter 3: The Survey’s Methodology and Fieldwork

• 3.1 Ethnographic Research Techniques: Participant Observation and Interviews
• 3.2 Data Collection: The Use of Surveys, Photographs, and Recordings
• 3.3 Navigating Cultural Sensitivity and Ethical Concerns
• 3.4 Interactions with Nubian Communities and Local Leaders

Chapter 4: The People of Nubia: Society and Culture

• 4.1 Social Structure and Kinship Systems in Nubian Communities
• 4.2 Religion and Spiritual Beliefs in Nubian Life
• 4.3 Language and Dialects: The Linguistic Landscape of Nubia
• 4.4 Art, Music, and Traditional Crafts

Chapter 5: The Impact of the High Dam and Displacement

• 5.1 The Creation of Lake Nasser and the Nubian Exodus
• 5.2 Changes in Nubian Agriculture and Livelihoods
• 5.3 The Psychological and Cultural Impact of Displacement
• 5.4 Nubians in New Environments: Resettlement and Adaptation

Chapter 6: Encountering Modernity: The Effects of Urbanization

• 6.1 The Shift from Rural to Urban Living for Nubians
• 6.2 Educational and Employment Opportunities for Nubian Youth
• 6.3 Changes in Family Structure and Gender Roles
• 6.4 Cultural Preservation vs. Assimilation in Modern Egypt and Sudan

Chapter 7: The Legacy of the Survey

• 7.1 Contributions to Nubian Studies and Anthropology
• 7.2 The Continued Relevance of the 1961-1964 Survey in Contemporary Research
• 7.3 Nubian Voices in the 21st Century: Continuing Struggles and Cultural Revitalization
• 7.4 The Role of Nubian Studies in Post-Colonial Discourse

Appendices

• A1: Survey Forms and Data Collected During the Fieldwork
• A2: A Brief Guide to Nubian Linguistics
• A3: Key Personalities and Collaborators in the Nubian Ethnological Survey
• A4: Glossary of Terms

Index

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Table of Contents

Preface

• Introduction to the Nubian Ethnological Survey
• The Authors’ Perspective and Approach
• Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Historical Background of Nubian Society

• 1.1 The Nubian People: A Historical Overview
• 1.2 Nubia’s Geography and Social Structure
• 1.3 The Political Landscape of Egypt and Sudan in the 20th Century
• 1.4 The Cultural Significance of the Nubian Identity

Chapter 2: The Nubian Ethnological Survey (1961–1964)

• 2.1 Origins and Purpose of the Survey
• 2.2 The Role of Egyptian and Sudanese Scholars
• 2.3 Methodologies Used in the Survey
• 2.4 Initial Fieldwork and Early Encounters

Chapter 3: The Impact of the High Dam and Displacement

• 3.1 Construction of the Aswan High Dam and the Creation of Lake Nasser
• 3.2 The Forced Resettlement of Nubians
• 3.3 Changes to the Nubian Economy and Livelihoods
• 3.4 Cultural Losses and the Struggles of the Displaced

Chapter 4: Daily Life and Social Structure in Nubian Communities

• 4.1 Kinship and Family Systems
• 4.2 Social Roles and Gender Dynamics
• 4.3 Religion and Traditional Beliefs
• 4.4 Music, Art, and Cultural Practices

Chapter 5: Language and Identity in the Nubian Context

• 5.1 The Linguistic Diversity of Nubia
• 5.2 The Role of Language in Preserving Cultural Identity
• 5.3 The Challenges of Language Change and Loss
• 5.4 The Role of the Nubian Language in Modern Communities

Chapter 6: Encounters with Modernity and Urbanization

• 6.1 The Transformation of Nubian Communities
• 6.2 Migration to Urban Centers: New Challenges and Opportunities
• 6.3 Education and Employment in a Changing World
• 6.4 The Struggle to Preserve Nubian Culture Amidst Modernization

Chapter 7: The Politics of Memory and Identity

• 7.1 The Nubian Struggle for Recognition
• 7.2 The Legacy of Displacement and Cultural Disruption
• 7.3 Nubians in Contemporary Egypt and Sudan
• 7.4 Cultural Revival and Efforts to Reclaim Nubian Heritage

Chapter 8: Reflections on the Survey and Its Legacy

• 8.1 Impact of the Survey on Nubian Studies
• 8.2 Challenges Faced by the Researchers
• 8.3 The Influence of the Survey on Subsequent Ethnographic Work
• 8.4 Continuing Relevance of the Survey Today