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Modes of persuasion: gossip, song, and divination in Tuareg conflict resolution

Anthropological Quarterly64 (1) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 30-46

By: Rasmussen, Susan J..

Abstract
This article analyzes the role of gossip, song and divination in the articulation of grievances in settings of conflict among the Kel Ewey Tuareg of northeastern Niger. It proposes a frame that looks at different conflict resolution mechanisms not as mutually exclusive and conflictual but as having transformative aspects.
Subjects
Verbal arts
Social control
Music
Conversation
Revelation and divination
Sacred objects and places
Community structure
culture
Tuareg
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Northern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2008
Field Date
1974-1991
Coverage Date
1970-1990
Coverage Place
Niger
Notes
Susan J. Rasmussen
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46)
LCCN
32029126
LCSH
Tuaregs