Title: Religion and Chieftaincy in Ghana: An explanation of the persistence of a traditional political institution in West Africa (Anthropology of Religion. Religionsethnologie)
Description: Based on extensive research ... and applying formidable expertise in African history, philosophy, historical anthropology and religious studies [this is] a superb analysis of the history and transformation of the roles of chieftaincy in the religious institutions, rituals and ideas among the Asante.
Subjects: Tribal government, Chiefdoms, Kings and rulers, Ashanti (African people), Religion, Politics and government, Rites and ceremonies, Political science, Ashanti (african people), history, Ghana, politics and government