Custom and Politics in Urban Africa

A Study of Hausa Migrants in Yoruba Towns

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
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Author: Abner Cohen ISBN: 9781136528002
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 5, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Abner Cohen
ISBN: 9781136528002
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 5, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

A discussion of the process by which some ethnic groups manipulate values, myths, symbols and ceremonials from their traditional culture in order to develop an informal political organisation. This organisation is then used as a weapon in the struggle for power and privilege within contemporary society.

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A discussion of the process by which some ethnic groups manipulate values, myths, symbols and ceremonials from their traditional culture in order to develop an informal political organisation. This organisation is then used as a weapon in the struggle for power and privilege within contemporary society.

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