Iron, gender, and power : rituals of transformation in African societies

Eugenia W. Herbert
Bok Engelsk

Annen tittel	Iron, Gender, and Power

Omfang	1 online resource (278 p.)
Opplysninger	"[Herbert] has constructed a model of power relationships structured upon gender and age, and derived from male transformative processes, and in so doing has written a notable, and most enjoyable, book." -- African History "Herbert examines with great care and thoroughness the relationships between gender and power and the rationales that give them social form.... [Her] analytical ability is outstanding." -- Patrick McNaughton "This book is a well-written and essential study of the place of belief in African material culture." -- International Journal of African Historical Studies Herbert relates the beliefs and practices associated with iron working in African cultures to other transformative activities -- chiefly investiture, hunting, and pottery making -- to propose a gender/age-based theory of power.
Emner	Industries, Primitive Iron Industry And Trade Power (Social Sciences) Rites And Ceremonies Vis mer... Sex Role Social Science Technology & Engineering
ISBN	0-585-01952-5

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