Author: Wishlade, R.L.
Title: Sectarianism in Southern Nyasaland.
Description: Oxford University Press for the International African Institute 1965. (same as Routledge 2018 isbn 9781138600393) Brown cloth boards. 162pp 8vo. Ex library copy with usual paraphernalia. Good condition. ISBN: 9781138600393 This is a study of Christian secessionist sects in the southern Province of Nyasaland (Malawi). It discusses the nature and context of sectarianism in Africa and analyses the developemnt of the sects, their ritual and worship and the roles of their officials in the social life of the community. This detailed analysis of the character and influence of sectarianism provides a valuable contribution to the understanding of the complex process of social change which has taken place in this part of Africa. Recently republished this is the original text.

Keywords: africa african central nyasaland rhodesia malawi federation


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