Hegemony and Culture - Politics and Religious Change among the Yoruba

In this ambitious work, David D. Laitin explores the politics of religious change among the Yoruba of Nigeria, then uses his findings to expand leading theories of ethnic and religious politics.

About the author

David D. Laitin is William R. Kenan, Jr. professor of political science at the University of Chicago. He is the author of "Politics, Language, and Thought: The Somali Experience," also published by the University of Chicago Press.

Summary

In this ambitious work, David D. Laitin explores the politics of religious change among the Yoruba of Nigeria, then uses his findings to expand leading theories of ethnic and religious politics.

Product details

• Authors: David Laitin, David D. Laitin, Laitin David D.
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.06.1986
• EAN: 9780226467900
• ISBN: 978-0-226-46790-0
• No. of pages: 266
• Dimensions: 15 mm x 23 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 425 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Indigenous Studies, Relating to indigenous peoples, Social issues & processes, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Social and ethical issues, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Biracial & Multiracial Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies