Includes bibliographical references (p. 399-416) and index
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Studying hazard and risk in pastoral societies -- An outline of Pokot and Himba societies: environment, political economy and cultural beliefs -- Hazards and damages -- The perception of droughts and disasters -- Coping strategies during drought and disaster -- Buffering mechanisms: minimising vulnerability -- Hazards, risk and risk minimisation in African pastoral societies