Water Management The Use of Stars in Oman 1st Edition by Harriet Nash ISBN 978-1407307992 1407307991
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ISBN 10: 1407307991
ISBN 13: 978-1407307992
Author: Harriet Nash
The study presents fast disappearing information on the ethnography of agricultural communities in northern Oman and especially on the use of stars. It aims to identify the stars used and record the methods of stargazing in sufficient detail that the systems could be replicated if all local knowledge were lost. It also aims to raise awareness and improve the understanding of the significance of the traditional use of the stars in irrigated agriculture. This aspect of the cultural heritage of the region has not been written about previously in such detail. The main reason for the continued use of stars by a few communities, even though wristwatches are now widely available, is thought to be adherence to tradition both for its own sake and to avoid disputes over the sharing of water. It is considered unlikely that this ancient practice will survive more than 10 or 20 years unless the younger generation takes an interest in learning, and putting into practice, the traditions of their forefathers.
Table of contents:
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Organisation of the monograph
1.2 Geographical setting
1.3 Objectives and significance of the research
1.4 Study areas and their selection
1.5 Methods of collecting and interpretation of information
2 OVERVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
2.1 Books, articles and theses
2.1.1 Origin and diffusion of aflāj
2.1.2 Organisation and management of aflāj
2.1.3 History of astronomy
2.1.4 Time keeping in traditional falaj management
2.1.5 Other uses of stars
2.1.6 Star names
2.1.7 Traditional rulings
2.2 Manuscripts, star lists and star charts
3 ASTRONOMY AND TIME KEEPING
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Identification of stars
3.2.1 Position relative to other stars
3.2.2 Location
3.2.3 Brightness, variability and colour
3.3 Stars and time
3.4 Stars for navigation
3.4.1 Navigation on land
3.4.2 Navigation at sea
3.5 Stars in agricultural activities
3.6 Stations of the moon
4 THE FALAJ SYSTEM IN OMAN
4.1 Aflāj and their different types
4.2 History of falaj construction
4.3 Falaj water use
4.3.1 The principle of sharing falaj water
4.3.2 Order of water use
4.4 Significance of falaj water to agriculture
4.5 Paralysis organization
4.6 Timing of water shares
4.6.1 Divisions of time
4.6.2 Sundials
4.6.3 Water clocks
5 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY AREAS 5
5.1 Al Hamra area
5.1.1 Background information on the Al Hamra area
5.1.2 Data collection in the Al Hamra area
5.2 Mudaybi area
5.2.1
Background information on the Mudaybi area
5.2.2 Data collection in the Mudaybi area
6 AL HAMRA AREA
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Falaj organisation in the Al Hamra area
6.3 Method of star use in the Al Hamra area
6.4 Star names, identification and timings in the Al Hamra are
6.4.1 Stars used in Qarya
6.4.2 Stars formerly used in Misfa
643 Stars formerly used in Al Hamra
6.4.4 Stars formerly used in Qala
6.5 Star pairs, constellations and star lore in the Al Hamra area
7 BARZAMAN
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Organisation of the falaj at Barzaman
7.3 Method of watching stars in Barzaman
7.4 Star names, identification and timings in Barzaman
8 SUDYRA
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Organisation of the falaj in Sudayra
8.3 Method of watching stars in Sudayra
8.4 Star names in Sudayra
8.5 Other tales about stars in Sudayra
9 AL FATH
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Organisation of the falaj in Al Fath
9.3 Falaj stars and method of watching stars in Al Fath
10 ZAHIB
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Organization of the falaj in Zahib
10.3 Star names in Zahib
10.4 Method of watching stars in Zahib
11 DISCUSSION
11.1 Paralysis organization
11.2 Documentation
11.3 Identification of stars
11.4 Methods of watching stars
11.5 Selection of stars
11.6 Falaj stars and their names
12 CONCLUSIONS
12.1 Approach taken and research questions
12.2 How farmers use the stars
12.3 Where and why are stars still used?
12.4 Resolution of disputes and record keeping
12.5 Summary
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