Marc J. Swartz
The Way the World Is: Cultural Processes and Social Relations among the Mombasa Swahili
The Way the World Is: Cultural Processes and Social Relations among the Mombasa Swahili
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Marc Swartz explores the Swahili culture in Mombasa, developing a new model for the operation and transmission of culture. He highlights the mediation of status in explaining why shared cultural elements do not always translate into behavior. The Way the World Is is part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, commemorating the mission of UC Press to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 370 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2022
Publisher: University of California Press
Marc Swartz takes us on a captivating journey into the heart of the Swahili community in the bustling East African port of Mombasa. As he delves deeper into their homes and neighborhoods, he also unveils a groundbreaking model for the operation and transmission of culture. In his insightful exploration, Swartz sheds light on the profound influence of status on social behavior, highlighting how the diverse range of statuses available to individuals provide valuable guidelines in understanding the complexities behind the translation of broadly shared cultural elements, such as Islamic religion or the nuclear family, into observable behavior.
The Way the World Is is a remarkable work that offers a unique and innovative perspective on the workings of culture. This title is proudly part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, a testament to the university press's unwavering commitment to seeking out and nurturing the brightest minds, providing them with a platform to express their ideas, reach a wider audience, and make a lasting impact. With a rich backlist dating back to 1893, Voices Revived employs print-on-demand technology to resurrect high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship, making it accessible once again to scholars and enthusiasts alike. Originally published in 1991, this title continues to resonate with readers, shedding light on the dynamic interplay between culture, society, and individual behavior.
Weight: 544g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520347311
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