At The Back of the Black Man's Mind - Brossura

R. E. Dennett

 
9789363974494: At The Back of the Black Man's Mind
Brossura
ISBN 10: 9363974499 ISBN 13: 9789363974494
Casa editrice: JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd, 2024

Sinossi

At the Back of the Black Man's Mind by R. E. Dennett is a seminal ethnographic work that explores the religious beliefs, customs, and spiritual worldview of West African peoples, particularly those in the Congo region. Drawing from firsthand observation and native accounts, Dennett examines the deep-rooted traditions, folklore, ancestor worship, and mythologies that shaped the moral and metaphysical understanding of African societies. Though written in the early 20th century and reflective of its colonial-era perspective, the book remains a valuable resource for understanding indigenous African cosmologies and cultural expressions. It offers readers insight into the complexity, symbolism, and rich oral traditions that lie "at the back of the Black man's mind," while also inviting critical reflection on the lenses through which such cultures have been studied and represented.

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Editore
JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd
Data di pubblicazione
2024
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
9363974499
ISBN 13 
9789363974494
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
342
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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