Re: the Ik

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hsman@tuna.net wrote:
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> Seems I read about a group of primitive people, this century, called
> the Ik (spelling?) noted for their lack of kindness, compassion. Anyone
> having a better memory than I who might know about a book on them
> written at least 25 years ago, I'd appreciate a contact by e-mail at
> hsman@tuna.net
> Thanks in advance
> Harry Shifman

You could be referring to an African tribe named the Ekk.
(I think that's the spelling, sorry if it's not)
I remember something to the effect that they didn't used
to be so cold to one another and others. I believe
it was a prolonged drought that brought on the 'lack(?)'
of customs. Don't know of any books, sorry.

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