East African societies
Aylward Shorter.
Bok Engelsk 2004 Aylward. Shorter,· Electronic books.
| Omfang | 1 online resource (250 p.)
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| Opplysninger | First published in 1974 by Routledge & Kegan Paul.. - Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Title Page; OriginalCopyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 The anatomy of change in East Africa; 2 Ecology and demography; 3 Peopling theories and short history; 4 Conservative pastoral societies; 5 Chieftain societies; 6 Urbanization; 7 The rural revolution; 8 Marriage and family life; 9 Socialization and education; 10 Religious trends; 11 Spirit possession and communities of affliction; 12 Witchcraft and sorcery; 13 Case: The urban host tribe-the Ganda of Kampala. - 14 Case: The developing agricultural community-the Kamba of Kenya15 Case: A rural re-settlement area in southern Tanzania; Notes; Maps; Further Reading; Bibliography; Index. - Focussing on the mechanics of social change and the interaction between ethnic groups, cultures, structures and value systems the background questions of ecology, demography and history are also examined and the process of urbanization and rural revolution described. Trends in marriage and family life, education and religious ideas are also discussed and case studies from each country included.<BR> First published in 1974.
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| ISBN | 1-136-53409-1. - 1-315-01742-3
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