Concepts derived from general man-environment system (MES) models are applied to the specific problem of nomadic sedentarization. The analysis focuses on the manner in which residential mobility may function as a central element in nomadic cultures. Restrictions on mobility are linked to changes in such diverse variables as personal identity, cultural viability, experienced stress, and interaction control mechanisms.
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