Originally published in 1965, this is a study of Christian secessionist sects in the southern Province of Nyasaland (Malawi). It discusses the nature and context of sectarianism in Africa and analyses the developemnt of the sects, their ritual and worship and the roles of their officials in the social life of the community. This detailed analysis of the character and influence of sectarianism provides a valuable contirbution t the understanding of the complex process of social change which has taken place in this part of Africa.
| ISBN: | 9781138600393 |
| Publication date: | 22nd August 2018 |
| Author: | R L Wishlade |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 168 pages |
| Series: | African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural anthropology Regional / International studies |
Originally published in 1965, this is a study of Christian secessionist sects in the southern Province of Nyasaland (Malawi). It discusses the nature and context of sectarianism in Africa and analyses the developemnt of the sects, their ritual and worship and the roles of their officials in the social life of the community. This detailed analysis of the character and influence of sectarianism provides a valuable contirbution t the understanding of the complex process of social change which has taken place in this part of Africa.
Sectarianism in Southern Nyasaland features in the following genres: Social and cultural anthropology, Regional / International studies
Sectarianism in Southern Nyasaland is available in Hardback
Sectarianism in Southern Nyasaland was written by R L Wishlade and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Sectarianism in Southern Nyasaland has 168 pages
Yes it is part of African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century series
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