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French perspectives in African studies : a collection of translated essays / edited with an introduction by Pierre Alexandre; foreword by Daryll Forde; [translated from the French].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextLanguage: engfre Publication details: London : Oxford University Press, 1973.Description: viii, 240 p. illus. 23 cmISBN:
  • 0197241913
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 916.7/008
LOC classification:
  • GN 645 .A44 1973
Contents:
Griaule, M. The mother's brother in the western Sudan.--Calame-Griaule, G. Stylistic study of a Dogon text.--Dieterlen, G. A contribution to the study of blacksmiths in West Africa.--Lebeuf, J.-P. and Lebeuf, A. Symbolic monuments of the Logone-Birni Royal Palace.--Paulme, D. Blood pacts, age classes and castes in black Africa.--Zahan, D. Towards a history of the Yatenga Mossi.--Balandier, G. Traditional social structure and economic change.--Mercier, P. The study of marriage and urban research.--Sautter, G. Regional studies.--Alexandre, P. Problems of modern political terminology in African languages.--Meillassoux, C. On the mode of production of the hunting band.--Person, Y. Oral tradition and chronology.--Zempleni-Rabain, J. Food and the strategy involved in learning fraternal exchange among Wolof children.
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Judith Thomas Library General Stacks Books GN 645 .A44 1973 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA009811 Available AUA009811

Includes bibliographies.

Griaule, M. The mother's brother in the western Sudan.--Calame-Griaule, G. Stylistic study of a Dogon text.--Dieterlen, G. A contribution to the study of blacksmiths in West Africa.--Lebeuf, J.-P. and Lebeuf, A. Symbolic monuments of the Logone-Birni Royal Palace.--Paulme, D. Blood pacts, age classes and castes in black Africa.--Zahan, D. Towards a history of the Yatenga Mossi.--Balandier, G. Traditional social structure and economic change.--Mercier, P. The study of marriage and urban research.--Sautter, G. Regional studies.--Alexandre, P. Problems of modern political terminology in African languages.--Meillassoux, C. On the mode of production of the hunting band.--Person, Y. Oral tradition and chronology.--Zempleni-Rabain, J. Food and the strategy involved in learning fraternal exchange among Wolof children.