The Konkomba of Northern Ghana: Edited From His Published and Unpublished Writings by Jack Goody

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David Tait

The Konkomba of Northern Ghana

Edited From His Published and Unpublished Writings by Jack Goody

David Tait

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Routledge
22 August 2018

Anthropology

Series: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century

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 Including some previously unpublished material, this volume discusses the political system of the Konkomba but includes aspects of social and religious life.

By: David Tait
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 539g
ISBN: 9781138598614
ISBN 10: 1138598615
Series: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century
Pages: 284
Publication Date: 22 August 2018
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
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