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Social interaction and the management of Songhay socio-political change
Africa • 51 (3) • Published In 1981 • Pages: 765-780
By: Stoller, Paul.
Abstract
This book examines the transformation of Songhai social structure during the colonial period. With the end of slavery, the establishment of a colonial government, and the introduction of universal education, alternative paths to prestige and power for ethnic minorities and former slaves undermined traditional Songhai statuses. The expansion of trade and advent of a market economy during the colonial period provided non-Songhai merchants with more wealth and power. The author examines the informal institution of discussion groups—centered on Songhai nobles or non-Songhai merchants—and how they compete for prestige and political power.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2016
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2016
- Field Date
- 1976-1977
- Coverage Date
- 1898-1977
- Coverage Place
- Mehanna, Tera department, Tillabéri, Niger
- Notes
- Paul Stoller
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 779-780)
- LCCN
- 29010790
- LCSH
- Songhai (African people)