Death, Property and the Ancestors

Death, Property and the Ancestors
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 488
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ISBN-10 : 0415329841
ISBN-13 : 9780415329842
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Book Synopsis Death, Property and the Ancestors by : Jack Goody

Download or read book Death, Property and the Ancestors written by Jack Goody and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a study of mortuary customs of the LoDagaa of West Africa, in research for this project the author spent over 100 days attending funeral ceremonies and attended 25 burial services.


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