SECTARIANISM IN SOUTHERN NYASALAND by Wishlade, R. L - 1965

Oxford university press, 1965. in8. 1965. Cartonné jaquette.

Oxford university press, 1965. in8. 1965. Cartonné.

London: Oxford University Press for the International African Institute, 1965. First Edition. hard cover. Very Good/No jacket. London:Oxford University Press for the International African Institute. 1965. 1st edition. viii+162pp. Hardcover. Brown boards lightly soiled and sun-faded at spine. Internally a previous owners name is stamped to the top of the first free end-page. Otherwise pages clean and bright. A very good copy.  

London: Oxford University Press, 1965 Light edge wear, light to moderate soiling of top/fore edge. Content clean, binding strong. Dust jacket is Good only with moderate edge wear, light to moderate soiling of back panel. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Oxford: Oxford University Press. 162pp hardback, with various figs ad map, brown cloth gilt in removeable clear-plastic covered wrapper tape-secured, ex-library with usual stamps and labels . Fair. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1965.

Oxford University Press for the International African Institute 1965. (same as Routledge 2018 isbn 9781138600393). Ex library copy with usual paraphernalia. Good condition.. Brown cloth boards. 162pp 8vo. 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.

Paperback / softback. New. Originally published in 1965, 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 contirbution t the understanding of the complex process of social change which has taken place in this part of Africa.

Taylor & Francis, 2020. Paperback. New. 172 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.55 inches.

Taylor & Francis, 2020. Paperback. New. 172 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.55 inches.

Published for the International African Institute. London: Oxford University Press, 1965 8vo. 162pp. 7 figures and a map, biblio., index, dw. Containing a signed airmail letter from Mrs. Isabel Hancock, Publications Officer of the Institute for Social Research, University of Zambia to Professor George Shepperson concerning this book. A very nice copy of the first edition in the publisher's dustwrapper. We have been selling antiquarian books on Africa, Oceania, archaeology, anthropology, travel and the ancient world for over forty years. All our books are carefully catalogued and they are in excellent condition unless stated in the description. All shipments are fully insured at our expense. All books are carefully packaged in new packaging material and despatched by registered or recorded mail, or by a courier service; the customer is always able to track their shipment. All sales are accompanied by a VAT invoice. Photographs may be supplied if requested.[B]