Boundaries of Self and Other in Ghanaian Popular Culture

by Joseph K. Adjaye

Rituals are among the most enduring aspects of the African cultural landscape. They appear to exist outside of time, eternal and unchanging. Joseph Adjaye argues that while rituals may seem to be static, in reality, they are dynamic and changing. Through intense analysis of child naming ceremonies, libations, puberty initiation rights, funerals and two major Ghanaian festivals, Adjaye explores the interplay between ritual and audience interaction...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325001030
• ISBN13: 9780325001036
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.5"