The Konkomba of Northern Ghana: Edited From His Published and Unpublished Writings by Jack Goody

Originally published in 1964 this book made available for the first time David Tait's writings on the Konkomba with whom he lived and worked for 5 years. Including some previously unpublished material, this volume discusses the political system of the Konkomba but includes aspects of social and religious life.

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The Konkomba of Northern Ghana: Edited From His Published and Unpublished Writings by Jack Goody

Originally published in 1964 this book made available for the first time David Tait's writings on the Konkomba with whom he lived and worked for 5 years. Including some previously unpublished material, this volume discusses the political system of the Konkomba but includes aspects of social and religious life.

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The Konkomba of Northern Ghana: Edited From His Published and Unpublished Writings by Jack Goody

The Konkomba of Northern Ghana: Edited From His Published and Unpublished Writings by Jack Goody

by David Tait
The Konkomba of Northern Ghana: Edited From His Published and Unpublished Writings by Jack Goody

The Konkomba of Northern Ghana: Edited From His Published and Unpublished Writings by Jack Goody

by David Tait

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Originally published in 1964 this book made available for the first time David Tait's writings on the Konkomba with whom he lived and worked for 5 years. Including some previously unpublished material, this volume discusses the political system of the Konkomba but includes aspects of social and religious life.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780429942389
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 09/03/2018
Series: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 284
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

David Tait

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Political System 1. Relations With Neighbouring Poeples 2: Ecology 3. The Territorial Organization 4. The Clan and Lineage System 5. Marriage and the Extended House 6. The Lineage Over Time 7. Links Between Clans 8. The Tribal System 9. Conclusion Part 2: The Domestic Organization 10. The Family, Household and Minor Lineage 11. Friendship Relations Part 3: Some Features of Konkomba Ritual Institutions 12. Divination and Sacrifice 13. Konkomba Sorcery

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