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The Politics Of Divination: A Processual View Of Reactions To Illness And Deviance Among The Sisala Of Northern Ghana
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The Politics Of Divination, First Published In 1982, Was A Ground Breaking Work In The Political Economy Of An African Culture, The Sisala Of Northern Ghana. The Author Shows How Elders Use Divination As A Political Tool To Control The Behavior Of Women And Young Men. Gerontocratic Control Through Ritual Means Is An Attempt By Elders To Dominate The Economic Activities Of Youthful Men, And The Production And Reproduction Of Women. Yet, The Elders Are Not Entirely Successful In Such Attempts, And Their Efforts At Social Control Sometimes Have Less Than Altruistic Motives, As The Many Cases In The Book Show. The Author Presents Divination And Ancestral Sacrifice In A Processual View. Within The Context Of The Divinatory Process Strategizing Elders Work And Rework The Rules Of Their Society To Deal With Real Life Situations, Illness, Misfortune And Death. Like Many Other Africans, The Sisala Believe That Such Misfortunes Are Ultimatley Caused By Ancestral Anger, Which Can Be Seen As A Reflection Of Social Tension And Conflict Among The Living. Divination Points Out Deviants In The Family Who Are Poised As The Cause Of Such Misfortunes, And This Conflict Is Rectified Through Ancestral Propitiation Via Blood Sacrifice On Family Shrines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Politics of Divination'? A: 'The Politics of Divination' explores how the Sisala people of Northern Ghana use divination as a political tool to manage social behavior and control economic activities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Eugene L. Mendonsa, who presents a detailed analysis of the Sisala culture.
- Q: What kind of condition is this book in? A: This is a used book listed in good condition, ensuring that it is still readable and usable.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 292 pages, providing an in-depth examination of its subject matter.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format, which is commonly preferred for its portability and ease of reading.
- Q: When was 'The Politics of Divination' first published? A: The book was first published in 1982, making it a significant work in the field of political economy studies.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include a comprehensive analysis of divination practices and their socio-political implications within the Sisala culture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Politics of Divination' is suitable for academic research, particularly in the fields of anthropology, political science, and African studies.
- Q: Does the book discuss the effectiveness of divination? A: Yes, the author discusses the effectiveness of divination practices and the elder's attempts to exert control through these rituals.
- Q: What cultural insights can be gained from this book? A: Readers can gain insights into the complex relationship between divination, social tension, and conflict resolution in the Sisala culture.