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The Web of Kinship Among the Tallensi - (African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century) by  Meyer Fortes (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Web of Kinship Among the Tallensi - (African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century) by Meyer Fortes (Paperback)

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  • Originally published in 1949, this book takes the analysis of Tale social structure further.
  • About the Author: Meyer Fortes was a South African-born anthropologist, best known for his work among the Tallensi and Ashanti in Ghana.
  • 390 Pages
  • Social Science, Regional Studies
  • Series Name: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century

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Originally published in 1949, this book takes the analysis of Tale social structure further. It shows how the patriarchal principle regulates domestic life and thus moulds individual development among the Tallensi.



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Originally published in 1949, this book takes the analysis of Tale social structure further. It shows how the patriarchal principle regulates domestic life and thus moulds individual development among the Tallensi. The analysis of the inter-connexion of Legal, econoic and personal relationships sheds new light on the general problems of social organization in patriarchal societies, both in Africa and elsewhere.



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Meyer Fortes was a South African-born anthropologist, best known for his work among the Tallensi and Ashanti in Ghana. Originally trained in psychology, Fortes employed the notion of the "person" into his structural-functional analyses of kinship, the family, and ancestor worship setting a standard for studies on African social organization. His famous book, Oedipus and Job in West African Religion (1959), fused his two interests and set a standard for comparative ethnology. He also wrote extensively on issues of the first born, kingship, and divination.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.21 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 390
Series Title: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Regional Studies
Publisher: Routledge
Format: Paperback
Author: Meyer Fortes
Language: English
Street Date: April 29, 2020
TCIN: 92234119
UPC: 9781138592032
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-7605
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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