About this title: This work, which involved the collaboration of leading figures in the field of social anthropology, undertakes the comparative study of African political systems, as an example of the wider field of the study of political institutions in traditional societies in general. The book is based upon file studies of eight African societies - the Zulu, the Ngwato, the Bemba, the Kindgom of Ankole, the Kede, the Bantu, the Tallensi and the Nuer - in which the types of social organization found are described, and the principles underlying these traditional forms of government are analyzed. "African ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1940
Description: Very Good. Reprint edition. Text free of underlining, writing and highlighting. A comparative study of African political institutions, in which types of social organization found in a number of African societies are described and the principles underlying these traditional forms of government are analysed. This volume represents the results of field studies carried out by trained investigators in a number of areas, and was compiled and edited under the auspices of the International African ... read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Reader copy. 1963 Oxford University Press previous library hardcover; mylar over cover; binding a bit loose; some stamps/stickers, no marks/writing within text; RTB585. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, London
Date Published: 1962
Description: Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. This paperback is in very good shape-pages unmarked except for previous owner's initials and date written on flyleaf. Binding in excellent condition. In this comparative study of African political institutions, a number of African societies are described and the principles underlying these traditional forms of government are analysed. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford, London
Date Published: 1955
Description: xxii+302p., editor's notes, preface by Prof. A.R. Radcliffe-Brown, introduction, index, 5 maps, supplementary study list. Purple openweave cloth boards titled bronze, in plain printed dj, handsome book production. Jacket has picked up a little dust-soil, an otherwise clean copy. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford, London
Date Published: 1950
Description: xxii+302p., editor's notes, preface by Prof. A.R. Radcliffe-Brown, introduction, index, 5 maps, supplementary study list. Original cloth in dj. read more
Description: BRAND NEW HARDCOVER. 8.5 by 5 inches. This book is printed on demand [allow 1-2 weeks for printing]. (00332 pages) lang=english accessory: no accessory (Hardcover ) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1961
ISBN-13:9780192850409ISBN:0192850407
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Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 1994. Paperback. 0 Ed. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
Description: Tradepaper, 302 pages, Overall Good plus, tight, some edge wear, bit of thumbing, . some rubbing. comparative study of African political institutions, undeerlying priciples, traditional forms. #blk001light cover crease. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: International African Institute-Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1970-01-01
Description: Good. Binding is tight and square with minor creasing. Covers have light shelf wear (No tears or markings). PO name written on first page. Pages are bright and clean. We ship daily from Tennessee! read more
Description: London, (1958)Oxford Univ Press. Later printing octavo. 297pp +index. A fine copy in dj. A few pages underlined lightly in pencil. read more
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