by Jomo Kenyatta ; with an introd. by B. Malinowski.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Vintage Books,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1965.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxi, 326 pages :
Other Physical Details
map ;
Dimensions
19 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
A Vintage book, V-210
GENERAL NOTES
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"Glossary": pages 307-317.
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Originally published: London : Secker & Warburg, 1938.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Tribal origin and kinship system -- The Gikuyu system of land tenure -- Economic life -- Industries -- System of education -- Initiation of boys and girls -- Sex life among young people -- Marriage system -- The Gikuyu system of government -- Religion and ancestor worship -- The new religion in East Africa -- Magical and medical practices -- Conclusion -- Glossary.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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A comprehensive study of the structure of African society by one of its own leaders Jomo Kenyatta. Using a compassionate tone, describes the life, death, work, play, sex, and the family in the Kikuyu tribe.