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Culture Summaryessay 2003 • Swartz, Marc J.
Bena • Africa > Eastern Africa
This is a cultural summary of the Bena. Information is presented on major aspects of Bena culture....Process in administrative and political actionessay 1968 • Swartz, Marc J.
Bena • Africa > Eastern Africa
This is an analysis of two political cases, in which Swartz argues the importance of the public's role in the competition and use of power. According to Swartz, there is no such thing as power without the participation of people, either as the source...The bilingual kin terminology of the Benaarticle 1968 • Swartz, Marc J.
Bena • Africa > Eastern Africa
This is a comprehensive account of Bena kinship terminology, which includes terms in both Swahili and Kibena languages. Swahili and Kibena terms are not isomorphic. Swartz argues that the hierarchcial nature of Bena society is reflected in the Kibena...Legitimacy and coercion in Bena politics and developmentessay 1977 • Swartz, Marc J.
Bena • Africa > Eastern Africa
In this article, Swartz examines the degree to which coercion can be used in the implementation of rural development projects in Benaland. He looks at two Bena institutions: the work party, or MUGOVE, and the BARAZA, or village dispute settlement ses...Continuities in the Bena political systemarticle 1964 • Swartz, Marc J.
Bena • Africa > Eastern Africa
In this article, Swartz discusses the continuities and changes in Bena political structure and functioning through six periods of rule by different overlords, including Sangu, Hehe, German, and British. According to Swartz, the status, authority, and...Bases for political compliance in Bena villagesessay 1966 • Swartz, Marc J.
Bena • Africa > Eastern Africa
In this article, Swartz discusses the psychological basis of Bena leadership. Based on data from life histories, interviews, and tests, Swartz identifies three main psychological characteristics: distrust, dependence, and hostility. According to Swar...Sexuality and aggression on Romonum, Trukarticle 1958 • Swartz, Marc J.
Chuuk • Oceania > Micronesia
This article examines two important Chuukese relationships which involve direct sexual expression in the society, that of the marital 'spouse relationship,' viewed by the natives as less satisfactory for the purposes of sexual gratification than that...Recruiting labor for fissionary descent lines on Romónum, Trukarticle 1962 • Swartz, Marc J.
Chuuk • Oceania > Micronesia
This article discusses the structural and psychological reasons for choosing FaSiSo as an addition to the cooperative work force of a 'descent line.' Although Schwartz only observed two such cases, he believes they are not unique and shed light on th...Personality and structureessay 1965 • Swartz, Marc J.
Chuuk • Oceania > Micronesia
In this article, Swartz offers a complex political and psychological explanation for the Chuuk acquiescence to foreign political domination. Although they had a reputation for extreme hostility against outsiders, the Chuuk gave in to German sovereign...