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The success that failed: an experiment in culture change in Africa
Anthropologica, n.s. • 3 (1) • Published In 1961 • Pages: 21-36
By: Cohen, Ronald.
Abstract
In this brief article, Cohen analyzes the failure of an agricultural experiment which was designed to introduce a new type of fertilizer to Kanuri peasants. He points to the importance of studying the cultural and psychological context of innovation before attempting to introduce Western technology to underdeveloped areas of the world. The information is based on fieldwork carried out by Cohen between January, 1956 and August, 1957.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1998
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Social Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Helen Gunsher Bornstein ; John Beierle ; 1972
- Field Date
- 1956-1957
- Coverage Date
- 1956-1957
- Coverage Place
- Magumeri, Borno State, Nigeria
- Notes
- By Ronald Cohen
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 35-36)
- LCCN
- cf87030652
- LCSH
- Kanuri (African people)