Ama-Xosa - Life and Customs

One of the first studies of the Xhosa as distinct from other tribal communities in South Africa, published in 1932.

List of contents

Introduction; Part I. Historical: 1. Historical; 2. Composition of a tribe; 3. Xosa law; 4. War; 5. Physical and other characteristics; 6. Kreli; Part II. Sociological: 7. Life and customs; 8. Sacrifice; 9. Beliefs; 10. Charms; 11. Marriage customs; 12. Circumcision; 13. Lobola; 14. Mother and infant; 15. Children's games; 16. Old age; 17. Proverbs and metaphors; 18. Taboos; 19. Sport; 20. Economic life; 21. The seasons; Index.

Summary

Published in 1932 by John Henderson Soga (1860–1941), a Xhosa minister and scholar, this important work of social anthropology records the customs and traditions of the Xhosa as distinct from other tribal communities in South Africa.

Product details

• Authors: John Henderson Soga, Soga John Henderson
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.11.2013
• EAN: 9781108066846
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06684-6
• No. of pages: 508
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Anthropology
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Social and cultural anthropology