Gluckman

Gluckman refers primarily to Max Gluckman (1911-1975), a highly influential South African and British social anthropologist. He is best known for his work on conflict, ritual, and social change, particularly in the context of southern Africa.

• Max Gluckman (Anthropologist): Gluckman founded what became known as the Manchester School of anthropology. His research focused on the dynamic and often contradictory nature of social life, emphasizing how conflict could be a regular and even constructive part of social processes. He studied various African societies, including the Zulu and the Barotse, and developed concepts such as "rituals of rebellion" and "the web of kinship" to understand how social order was maintained and challenged. His key publications include Custom and Conflict in Africa (1955), Rituals of Rebellion in South-East Africa (1954), and The Judicial Process among the Barotse of Northern Rhodesia (1955). Gluckman's theoretical contributions have had a lasting impact on the fields of anthropology, sociology, and African studies.