Book
Social and psychological aspects of education in Taleland
Oxford University Press for the International Institute of African Languages and Cultures • London • Published In 1938 • Pages: 64 , 4 plates
By: Fortes, Meyer.
Abstract
This source gives a summary description of the ways in which the norms of Tallensi culture are inculcated in the Tale child, and a brief portrayal of the fundamental learning processes involved. Also included are statements on attitudes toward education, and the social sphere of the child, and a synopsis of the stages of the educational development of the child. Fortes was educated at Capetown and London where he received his degree in psychology. He is currently William Wyse Professor of Social Anthropology a the University of Cambridge.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1957
- Field Date
- 1934-1937
- Coverage Date
- 1934-1938
- Coverage Place
- Tongo village, Ghana
- Notes
- Meyer Fortes
- Supplement to AFRICA Vol. 11, no. 4
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCSH
- Tallensi (African people)