Western Civilization in Southern Africa - 9780415330039

Taylor & Francis

This volume provides an introduction to old Bantu culture, and an account of modern Bantu life. > The book is structured as follows:\u00B7 An introduction of old Bantu culture\u00B7 An account of modern Bantu life\u00B7 Discussion of the influence exerted by Christianity and Education upon communal life of the Bantu\u00B7 Examination of special aspects of Bantu culture as they have been modified by Western civilization: language and music\u00B7 The economic, political and legal positions of the native tribes in South Africa are also covered.First published in 1934. > 1. The Old Bantu Culture2. Present-Day Life in the Native Reserves3. Christianity and the Religious Life of the Bantu4. The Educated Native in Bantu Communal Life5. European Influences upon the Development of Bantu Language and Literature6. The Effect of Western Civilization on Bantu Music7. The Economic Condition of the Rural Natives8. Social and Economic condition of the Urban Native9. The Economic Position of ths