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Routledge Catastrophe and Creation: African Culture Study

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Explore a deep historical analysis of Kongo society in this academic work from Routledge. First published in 1992, Catastrophe and Creation examines the profound shifts in African culture at the turn of the 20th century. This study focuses on the period when the region faced intense colonization and European penetration, leading to significant social changes. Part of the Studies in Anthropology and History series, this book presents findings from the Society and Culture in Crisis project. The author investigates the relationship between global systems and local developments, noting how evolution remains continuous on a global scale while local societies experience cycles of rise and fall. Readers will gain insight into the declining development processes within the Lower Congo. By looking at the direct effects of colonization on local social structures, this text provides a detailed account of how external pressures transformed the existing cultural landscape. It serves as a significant resource for those studying the historical impact of colonial rule on African social systems.

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Detailed study of Kongo society and culture during the turn of the 20th century.

Analyzes the impact of European colonization and regional penetration on local populations.

Based on findings from the Society and Culture in Crisis research project.

Examines the differences between global evolutionary processes and local social cycles.

Provides a close look at the declining development processes in the Lower Congo region.

Part of the authoritative Studies in Anthropology and History series by Routledge.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 3718651866
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 January 1992
Listed Since: 10 February 2007

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