Zulu Thought-Patterns and Symbolism

By Axel-Ivar Berglund

Book Overview

One of the most important statements of the 'inside view' of an African religous system ever made... unique in its richness and depth." -Victor Turner

Zulu Thought-Patterns is a monumental research piece whose writing is admirably clear, and its documentation praiseworthy." -Africa Today

... unique and important... " - International Journal of African Historical Studies

This ethnographic classic describes and analyzes the ritual cycle celebrated by Zulu kinship groups as understood and interpreted by the Zulu themselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253212057
• ISBN13: 9780253212054
• Release Date: October 1989
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher