| Description |
1 online resource (168 pages). |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Routledge library editions. Anthropology and ethnography
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Routledge library editions. Anthropology and ethnography.
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| Note |
Originally published: London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1974. |
| Contents |
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. |
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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. |
| 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. First published in 1974. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-149) and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Ethnology -- Africa, East.
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Ethnology. |
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Africa, East. |
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Africa, East -- Social conditions.
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Social conditions. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Shorter, Aylward. East African societies 0415330041 (OCoLC)53870975 |
| ISBN |
9781136534096 (electronic book) |
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1136534091 (electronic book) |
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0415330041 |
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9780415330046 |
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9781315017426 |
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1315017423 |
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