Death and the Ancestors: A Study of the Mortuary Customs of the LoDagaa of West Africa

by Jack Goody

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Deliberately considering relevant theories put forward by earlier writers and examining them in the light of the research for this particular book, the author spent over 100 days attending funeral ceremonies and he attended 25 burial services.
First published in 1962.

  • ISBN10 1138861790
  • ISBN13 9781138861794
  • Publish Date 9 February 2015 (first published 26 February 2004)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Imprint Routledge
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 480
  • Language English