An African Aristocracy

Rank Among the Swazi

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
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Author: Hilda Kuper ISBN: 9780429997969
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 16, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Hilda Kuper
ISBN: 9780429997969
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 16, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Originally published in 1947 and reprinted with a new preface in 1961, this book is based on field studies and gives an account of the social organization of the Swazi, wiith special reference to the aristocratic structure of their society and the way in which birth and rank determine social relationships and activities. The book provides a historical picture of the Swazi and the part played by them during the period of European expansion in British and Boer conflicts in South Africa. The economic structure of a society based on agriculture and the influence exerted over every aspect of social activity by the conservative and aristocratic political hierarchy is analyzed and post-War changes and their effect upon the Swazi also reviewed.

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Originally published in 1947 and reprinted with a new preface in 1961, this book is based on field studies and gives an account of the social organization of the Swazi, wiith special reference to the aristocratic structure of their society and the way in which birth and rank determine social relationships and activities. The book provides a historical picture of the Swazi and the part played by them during the period of European expansion in British and Boer conflicts in South Africa. The economic structure of a society based on agriculture and the influence exerted over every aspect of social activity by the conservative and aristocratic political hierarchy is analyzed and post-War changes and their effect upon the Swazi also reviewed.

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