Book
Growing up in Shona society: from birth to marriage
Mambo Press • Gwelo, Rhodesia • Published In 1979 • Pages:
By: Gelfand, Michael.
Abstract
This is a detailed account of the methods of infant and child care, and the socialization processes responsible for producing a stable and well-balanced member of society. Much of the source is devoted to the proverbs, riddles, games, and songs used as a means of transmitting cultural values to children.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Southern Africa
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Physician
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle; 1991
- Field Date
- 1972-1977
- Coverage Date
- 1976-1977
- Coverage Place
- northeastern Zimbabwe
- Notes
- by Michael Gelfand
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- LCCN
- 81105031
- LCSH
- Shona (African people)
- Shona (African people)--Social life and customs
- Children, Shona
- Socialization--Zimbabwe--Case studies