Originally published in 1975, this book presents the results of research into social change in Ghana.
Originally published in 1971 this book argues that certain aspects of traditional African social systems have been misunderstood because of a failure to... Læs mere
Originally published in 1967 (second edition) presents an account of the life and social organisation of the Lo Wiili of the Haute Volta and Ghana.
Against the background of the problems involved in the comparative study of human society, the essays in this book show the comparative ideal in practice, which combines elements from both sociology and anthropology.
This volume is a study of mortuary customs of the LoDagaa of West Africa, in research for this project the author spent over 100 days attending funeral ceremonies and attended 25 burial services.