ISBN: 9780226305073 - under the kapok tree: identity and difference in beng thought (29 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Fair. 1. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Acceptable. PLEASE NOTE: FORMER LIBRARY BOOK. IT MAY HAVE IDENTIFYING STAMPS, MARKS, STICKERS, ETC. Former Library book. paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues.…

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paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condición: Acceptable. Acceptable, Reading copy only, with writing/markings, bumps/creasing, and heavy wear. Standard-sized.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. In this companion volume to "Parallel Worlds," Alma Gottlieb explores ideology and social practices among the Beng people of Cote d'Ivoire. Employing symbolic and postmodern perspectives, she highlights the dynamically paired notions of identity and difference, symbolized by the kapok tree planted at the centre of every Beng village. …

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. Near-Fine trade paperback. Covers are nearly perfect, small ownership stamp on endpaper. 184 as-new pages, several diagrams and maps. The author explores ideology and social practices of the Beng people of Cote d'Ivoire, Africa. Includes forest sex and witchcraft, palm wine, male elder, slave lineage, and the ritual planting of kapok trees. …

Condición: new.

Condición: New.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; light wear to inside corners; otherwise minimal wear; Gottlieb explroes ideology and social practices among the Beng people of Côte d'Ivoire. Deploying symbolic and postmodern perspectives, she highlights the dynamically paired notions of identity and difference, two principles fundamental in the Beng worldview and symbolized by the kapok tree planted at the center of every Beng village. Using numerous case studies, she then explores how these contradictory principles suffuse the diverse practice of myth and ritual, arranged marriage, and clan relations.…

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New. In this companion volume to "Parallel Worlds," Alma Gottlieb explores ideology and social practices among the Beng people of Cote d'Ivoire. Num Pages: 302 pages, 2 maps, 10 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1H; JFS; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290. . 1996. Paperback. . . . . …

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. owner's name in pen, else As New. xvii, 184 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. Summary:In this companion volume to "Parallel Worlds," Alma Gottlieb explores ideology and social practices among the Beng people of Cote d'Ivoire.

Condición: New. pp. 302 2 Maps.

Condición: New. In this companion volume to "Parallel Worlds," Alma Gottlieb explores ideology and social practices among the Beng people of Cote d'Ivoire. Num Pages: 302 pages, 2 maps, 10 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1H; JFS; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290. . 1996. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Condición: New. In English.

Condición: New. pp. 302, 2 Maps, Index.

Condición: New.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good ++. First Edition. SUBTITLED : ` Identity and Difference in Beng Thought '. The kapok tree of the title governs the starting point in Beng culture - Cote d' Ivoire, Africa. Learn more about Forest Sex and Witchcraft, palm wine, male elder, and slave linerage. So until a kapok tree has been ritually planted , no sexual intercourse can occur. A few `family relationship' diagrams illustrate text. Also three b/w maps. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with black lettering. Front cover graphic includes a kapok leaf and blossom. Also it shows a village, two men and the `village-tree'. No names marks, creases nor tears. bright, tight and clean .Excellent West African reference. Quote (p. 65) : " Another type of secret knowledge exclusive to the patriclans is a monopoly on specific leaves used for washing cadavers. When anyone dies, his or her patrikin take over the immediate burden of preparing the cadaver. Beng stressed that if ._._._. ." Size: 8vo. B/W Diagrams (ilustrador).…

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. reprint edition. 184 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Condición: New. In this companion volume to Parallel Worlds, Alma Gottlieb explores ideology and social practices among the Beng people of Cote d Ivoire.KlappentextrnrnIn this companion volume to the award-winning Parallel Worlds, Gottlieb explores ideolo.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In this companion volume to the award-winning Parallel Worlds, Gottlieb explores ideology and social practices amonthg the Beng people of Cote d'Ivoire.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. reprint edition. 184 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.