Book
The Ovimbundu under two sovereignities: a study of social control and social change among a people of Angola
Published for the International African Institute by the Oxford University Press • London • Published In 1962 • Pages:
By: Edwards, Adrian C..
Abstract
Mr. Edward's aim in this monograph was to study the mechanisms of social continuity that function in a rapidly changing African society. The first part of the book is devoted to reconstruction of the Mbundu social structure as it existed aboriginally especially at the height of the rubber trade, i.e., 1874-1911. The second part focuses on various aspects of the present social structure, namely, the roles and functions of traditional and government-appointed chiefs, the network and significance of kinship and marriage ties and the economic activities of the natives, all in a setting of Portuguese colonial rule and intensive missionary activity. The third part offers a detailed discussion of social control in terms of examining a number of disputes within the community and the means of their settlement. The author concludes that the disintegration of the old political and legal institutions and the attitude of dependence and passivity towards Europeans (both government and missions) cohere with a stability which is provided by a pattern of kin and affinal ties and the continuity of social relations on the community level.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Southern Africa
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Social Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Amal Vinogradov ; 1965-1966
- Field Date
- 1955-1956
- Coverage Date
- 1920-1940
- Coverage Place
- Ngendo, Cuanza Sul, Angola
- Notes
- Adrian C. Edwards
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-166)
- LCCN
- 62005170
- LCSH
- Mbundu (African people)