West African city : a study of tribal life in Freetown
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West African city : a study of tribal life in Freetown
(African ethnographic studies of the 20th century, v. 5)
Routledge, 2018
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"First published in 1957 by Oxford University Press for the International African Institute. This edition first published in 2018 by Routledge"--T.p. verso
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Description
Originally published in 1957 this volume deals with the issue of large scale immigration into Freetown, Sierra Leone from the rural areas in the 1950s and the problems which arose as a result. It analyzes the way traditional social systems had to adjust to the demands of urban life and charts the growth of Freetown from its foundation in the 18th Century. The ethnic composition of its population and the character of the rural districts from which the migrants come are also discussed, along with the motives for migration, the nature of housing and employment.
Table of Contents
Part 1: The Growth of Freetown 1. Tribal Settlements in a Creole City 2. Problems of Administration Part 2: Internal Migration 3. The Background to Rural Emigration 4. Migration and Employment Part 3: Urban Structure and Tribal Institutions 5. Freetown's Population 6. Ethnic Groups and their Relations 7. Tribal Groups and Religious Alignments 8. Tribal Headmen 9. Young Men's Companies Among the Temne 10. Other Voluntary Associations 11. The Household 12. Summary and Conclusions Appendices: 1. 'Rules for Alimamies of Alien Tribes in Freetown' Made Between 1888 and 1892 2. Texts of Selected Temne Company Songs
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