Revision of the classic work African Political Systems (1940), compiled by Fortes and Evans-Pritchard. This book places the work in its colonial and academic context, discusses its reception, and covers the content. It also shows how this work can contribute to the analysis of contemporary political situations in Africa.
Key contributions:
- History of anthropology, with critical reflection
- Political anthropology with attention to its background and self-reflection
- Awareness of pitfalls and biases within the discipline
- Positioning within academic, social, and political contexts
This material is suitable for use in education and self-study in the field of social and political anthropology. The language of this work is English, aimed at an advanced level of understanding (C1-C2).
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