Social Change in Modern Africa by Aidan Southall

Social Change in Modern Africa by Aidan Southall

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Originally published in 1961, this book analyses economic changes in Africa and the restructuring of social relations to which this hs led. there are also detailed studies of the character of social changes in individual communities.

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Social Change in Modern Africa by Aidan Southall

Originally published in 1961, this book analyses economic changes in Africa and the restructuring of social relations to which this hs led. there are also detailed studies of the character of social changes in individual communities. There is a particular focus on changing kinship status and neighbourhood as the impact of modern economic conditions is felt in Tropical Africa.

Aidan Southall was a British cultural anthropologist recognised for his fieldwork in urban settings in post-war Africa. Often identified as a pioneer in the study of African cities, Southall is said to have played a significant role in the development of urban anthropology.

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ISBN 13 9781138598317
ISBN 10 1138598313
Title Social Change in Modern Africa
Author Aidan Southall
Series African Ethnographic Studies Of The 20th Century
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2020-04-29
Number of pages 352
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