East African Societies

ISBN-13: 9780415330046 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 168 str.

Aylward Shorter; A. Shorter;Shorter Aylward

Opis

Focussing on the mechanics of social change and the interaction between ethnic groups, cultures, structures and value systems, this title examines the background questions of ecology, demography and history and describes the process of urbanization and rural revolution.

Spis treści

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

O autorze

Aylward Shorter