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PublisherIndiana University Press
ISBN-100253209293
ISBN-139780253209290
eBay Product ID (ePID)80512
Product Key Features
Book TitleStatus and Identity in West Africa : Nyamakalaw of Mande
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSocial Classes & Economic Disparity, Africa / General, Sociology / General, Folk & Outsider Art, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year1995
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Social Science, History
AuthorBarbara E. Frank
Book SeriesAfrican Systems of Thought Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight13.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN94-020215
Dewey Edition20
Dewey Decimal305.5/0966
Synopsis.."". the contributors to Status and Identity in West Africa have swept away the dust that has obscured the study of the societies of western Sudan and have made it possible to pursue the salutory work of decolonizing the history and sociology of these regions.""A -- American Ethnologist ""This discussion is among the most significant contributions that African studies can make to the contemporary global dialogue on multicultural issues."" -- Choice ""It is 'must' reading for anyone who works in African literature today."" -- Research in African Literatures ""an indispensable guide to understanding the producers of art in the Mande world, including the art of the spoken word. The writing and arguments are clear and jargon-freeit will provide a rich harvest of detailed original research"" -- African Arts ""[This] book... is the most impressive effort to look at these groups in comparative perspective. The essays fit together nicely to challenge notions that came out of colonial scholarship."" -- Journal of Interdisciplinary History .."". the volume makes a significant contribution to the social history and ongoing processes of cultural pluralism in West Africa."" -- Journal of Religion in Africa The nyamakalaw -- blacksmiths, potters, leather-workers, bards, and other artists and specialists among the Mande-speaking peoples of West Africa -- play powerful roles in Mande society. This book presents the first full portrait of one of Africa's most powerful and least understood social groups., Ò . . . the contributors to ½Status and Identity in West Africa have swept away the dust that has obscured the study of the societies of western Sudan and have made it possible to pursue the salutory work of decolonizing the history and sociology of these regions.ÓÊÑAmerican Ethnologist ÒThis discussion is among the most significant contributions that African studies can make to the contemporary global dialogue on multicultural issues.Ó ÑChoice ÒIt is ÔmustÕ reading for anyone who works in African literature today.Ó ÑResearch in African Literatures ÒÉan indispensable guide to understanding the producers of art in the Mande world, including the art of the spoken word. The writing and arguments are clear and jargon-freeÉit will provide a rich harvest of detailed original researchÉÓ ÑAfrican Arts Ò[This] book. . . is the most impressive effort to look at these groups in comparative perspective. The essays fit together nicely to challenge notions that came out of colonial scholarship.Ó ÑJournal of Interdisciplinary History Ò. . . the volume makes a significant contribution to the social history and ongoing processes of cultural pluralism in West Africa.Ó ÑJournal of Religion in Africa The ½nyamakalawÑblacksmiths, potters, leather-workers, bards, and other artists and specialists among the Mande-speaking peoples of West AfricaÑplay powerful roles in Mande society. This book presents the first full portrait of one of AfricaÕs most powerful and least understood social groups., ..."" the contributors to Status and Identity in West Africa have swept away the dust that has obscured the study of the societies of western Sudan and have made it possible to pursue the salutory work of decolonizing the history and sociology of these regions.""A -- American Ethnologist ""This discussion is among the most significant contributions that African studies can make to the contemporary global dialogue on multicultural issues."" -- Choice ""It is 'must' reading for anyone who works in African literature today."" -- Research in African Literatures ""an indispensable guide to understanding the producers of art in the Mande world, including the art of the spoken word. The writing and arguments are clear and jargon-freeit will provide a rich harvest of detailed original research"" -- African Arts "" This] book... is the most impressive effort to look at these groups in comparative perspective. The essays fit together nicely to challenge notions that came out of colonial scholarship."" -- Journal of Interdisciplinary History ..."" the volume makes a significant contribution to the social history and ongoing processes of cultural pluralism in West Africa."" -- Journal of Religion in Africa The nyamakalaw -- blacksmiths, potters, leather-workers, bards, and other artists and specialists among the Mande-speaking peoples of West Africa -- play powerful roles in Mande society. This book presents the first full portrait of one of Africa's most powerful and least understood social groups., ... the contributors to Status and Identity in West Africa have swept away the dust that has obscured the study of the societies of western Sudan and have made it possible to pursue the salutory work of decolonizing the history and sociology of these regions.A -- American Ethnologist This discussion is among the most significant contributions that African studies can make to the contemporary global dialogue on multicultural issues. -- Choice It is 'must' reading for anyone who works in African literature today. -- Research in African Literatures an indispensable guide to understanding the producers of art in the Mande world, including the art of the spoken word. The writing and arguments are clear and jargon-freeit will provide a rich harvest of detailed original research -- African Arts [This] book... is the most impressive effort to look at these groups in comparative perspective. The essays fit together nicely to challenge notions that came out of colonial scholarship. -- Journal of Interdisciplinary History ... the volume makes a significant contribution to the social history and ongoing processes of cultural pluralism in West Africa. -- Journal of Religion in Africa The nyamakalaw -- blacksmiths, potters, leather-workers, bards, and other artists and specialists among the Mande-speaking peoples of West Africa -- play powerful roles in Mande society. This book presents the first full portrait of one of Africa's most powerful and least understood social groups.
LC Classification NumberDT474.6.M36S73 1995
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