Modernity and its malcontents : ritual and power in postcolonial Africa

Modernity and its malcontents : ritual and power in postcolonial Africa / edited by Jean Comaroff and John Comaroff.

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Other Authors:	Comaroff, Jean, Comaroff, John L., 1945-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1993.
Subjects:	Rites and ceremonies > Africa > Congresses. Witchcraft > Africa > Congresses. Power (Social sciences) > Congresses. Africa > Politics and government > Congresses. Africa > Social life and customs > Congresses.

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