Iron, Gender and Power: Rituals of Transformation in African Societies (African Systems of Thought) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Iron, Gender and Power: Rituals of Transformation in African Societies (African Systems of Thought) Book

"[Herbert] has constructed a model of power relationships structured upon gender and age, and derived from male transformative processes, and in so doing has written a notable, and most enjoyable, book." -- African History"Herbert examines with great care and thoroughness the relationships between gender and power and the rationales that give them social form.... [Her] analytical ability is outstanding." -- Patrick McNaughton"This book is a well-written and essential study of the place of belief in African material culture." -- International Journal of African Historical Studies Herbert relates the beliefs and practices associated with iron working in African cultures to other transformative activities -- chiefly investiture, hunting, and pottery making -- to propose a gender/age-based theory of power.Read More

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  • 0253208335
  • 9780253208330
  • Eugenia W. Herbert
  • 1 January 1994
  • Indiana University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 296
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