Modernising traditions and traditionalising modernity in Africa : chieftaincy and democracy in Cameroon and Botswana /

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Chieftaincy in Africa has displayed remarkable dynamics and adaptability to new socio-economic and political developments, without becoming totally transformed in the process. Almost everywhere on the continent, chiefdoms and chiefs have become active agents in the quest for ethnic, cultural symbols...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Nyamnjoh, Francis B., 1961- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Mankon, Cameroon : Langaa Research & Publishing CIP, [2015]
Ã2015
Temas:
Democracy > Botswana.
Democracy > Cameroon.
Local government > Botswana.
Local government > Cameroon.
Chiefdoms > Botswana.
Chiefdoms > Cameroon.
Administration locale > Botswana.
Administration locale > Cameroun.
Chefferie (Anthropologie) > Botswana.
Chefferie (Anthropologie) > Cameroun.
HISTORY > Africa > Central.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural
Chiefdoms
Democracy
Local government
Botswana
Cameroon
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1. Chieftaincy Studies in Africa: An Overview; Chapter 2. Chieftaincy and the Game of Legitimacy in Cameroon; Chapter 3. Chieftaincy and the Negotiation of Botswana's Democracy; Case One: Dikgosi and Marriage; Case Two: The First Female Paramount Kgosi; Case Three: Succession Disputes; Case Four: Minority Tribes Fighting for Dikgosi and Representation; Chapter 4. Conclusion; References; Back cover.

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