Awedoba, Albert Kanlisi
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Product Description For societies lacking written documentary records, such as the Kasena people of Upper Eastern Ghana and Burkina Faso, proverbs ser
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ve as valuable insights into the many facets of African life. In An Introduction to Kasena Society and Culture through their Proverbs, A.K. Awedoba attempts to shed light on Kasena culture and society through analysis of their proverbs. Awedoba interprets the proverbs and discusses their relevance in the context of the wider, African cultural background. He then analyzes the underlying meanings of these statements and finally proposes potential applications of the proverbs and sayings to Kasena culture and society. The proverbs of the Kasena people are powerful statements backed by the force of tradition, and the people believe they enshrine the wisdom of their ancestors. The proverbs are worthy subjects to engage the attention of anthropologists, as well as historians interested in primary accounts of an African society and its culture. Review "This work is much more than a collection of proverbs with accompanying interpretation and commentary, although it is certainly that par excellence. One distinguishing advantage that Dr. Awedoba has over most other collectors of proverbs is that he does so as an informed insider, a participant in the society on which he comments." About the Author Albert Kanlisi Awedoba is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana.
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