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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
The Tribal Instinct and the Yearning to Belong by Anthony T. Cluff is an insightful exploration of humanity's deep-seated inclination toward tribalism. Cluff proposes that our instinctual drive for unity and belonging influences various aspects of life including politics, sports, religion, and social interactions. He argues that tribes, extending beyond family structures, offer resilience, adaptability, and a capacity to deal with challenges collectively. Cluff further analyzes the tribal instinct in the context of mass movements, nationalism, and collectivism, warning about the potential pitfalls of excessive collectivism. He suggests that this tribal instinct, reaching back to the dawn of existence, remains active in our pursuit of security and cooperation, exemplified in sports and the building of modern homes. Despite contemporary challenges, Cluff underscores the enduring power of the tribal instinct to unite and foster community.
Anthony T. Cluff's The Tribal Instinct and the Yearning to Belong offers an exhaustively researched and really well-presented analysis of humanity's inherent tribalism, illustrating its pervasive influence across various life aspects. I liked that Cluff began with what tribalism means on a micro level and then transitioned into how it is a part of everything we know today at a macro level. I think we all understand that tribes are formed of families, friends, and communities. However, Cluff shows us how tribalism and the need to be part of something larger is so much more. In a mind-blowing series of examples, Cluff uses areas like religion and politics as forms of tribalism based on our instinctual desire to form groups and alliances based on shared beliefs, interests, or values. He also demonstrates how economics and social welfare are pieces of the tribal mindset. Cluff's book is insightful and accessible to both readers without an understanding of the subject at all, such as myself, and those who do. This is an excellent resource and very highly recommended as a satisfying educational read.
