Originally published in 1964 these papers discuss the recovery and critical interpretation of oral traditions and written documents, problems of dating and analysis of material from archaeological sites, the use of linguistic evidence, and methods of historical reconstruction concerning techniques, art styles and changes in social organization. Consideration is also given to wider problems concerning the pre-colonial history of certain parts of Africa. Attitudes towards the study and understanding of various aspects of historical develoment both among scholars and the public are also reviewed.
| ISBN: | 9781138599024 |
| Publication date: | 22nd August 2018 |
| Author: | International African Seminar |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 436 pages |
| Series: | African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century |
| Genres: |
Anthropology Regional / International studies |
Originally published in 1964 these papers discuss the recovery and critical interpretation of oral traditions and written documents, problems of dating and analysis of material from archaeological sites, the use of linguistic evidence, and methods of historical reconstruction concerning techniques, art styles and changes in social organization. Consideration is also given to wider problems concerning the pre-colonial history of certain parts of Africa. Attitudes towards the study and understanding of various aspects of historical develoment both among scholars and the public are also reviewed.
The Historian in Tropical Africa features in the following genres: Anthropology, Regional / International studies
The Historian in Tropical Africa is available in Hardback
The Historian in Tropical Africa was written by International African Seminar and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
The Historian in Tropical Africa has 436 pages
Yes it is part of African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century series
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