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The Konkomba of Northern Ghana

Edited From His Published and Unpublished Writings by Jack Goody

David Tait

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English
Routledge
29 April 2020
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 Including some previously unpublished material, this volume discusses the political system of the Konkomba but includes aspects of social and religious life.

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Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm, 
Weight:   430g
ISBN:   9781138598669
ISBN 10:   1138598666
Series:   African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century
Pages:   284
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Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  ELT Advanced ,  Primary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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

David Tait

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