Author: SHORTER, AYLWARD
Title: East African societies / [by] Aylward Shorter
Description: London [etc.] : Routledge and Kegan Paul 1974. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 155 pages; Physical description. : ix.155 p. : maps ; 22 cm. Notes: Includes index. Bibl. : p.146-149. - Index. Contents: 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 14. Case: The Developing Agricultural Community 15. Case A Rural Re-settlement Area in Southern Tanzania. Summary: 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. Subject: Ethnology - Africa. East. Africa. East - Social conditions. East africa - social change -- Ganda -- Kimbu -- Guruka. Series: Library of man.Weight in Kg appr.:

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