In this companion volume to "Parallel Worlds," Alma Gottlieb explores ideology and social practices among the Beng people of Cote d'Ivoire. Employing symbolic and postmodern perspectives, she highlights the dynamically paired notions of identity and difference, symbolized by the kapok tree planted at the centre of every Beng village.
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In this companion volume to "Parallel Worlds," Alma Gottlieb explores ideology and social practices among the Beng people of Cote d'Ivoire.
Author was winner of the Victor Turner Award for her co-authorship of "Parallel Worlds".

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780226305073
Publisert
1996-12-15
Utgiver
Vendor
University of Chicago Press
Vekt
369 gr
Høyde
23 mm
Bredde
16 mm
Dybde
1 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
201

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