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MILESTONES AND ARROWS: A CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGIST DISCOVERS THE GLOBAL AFRICAN DIASPORA.

Authors :
Walker, Sheila S.
Source :
Journal of African American History. Summer2015, Vol. 100 Issue 3, p494-521. 28p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article focuses on cultural anthropology in regards to global African diaspora. It discusses impact of journey to Cameroon in Central Africa that inspire author to travel around and experience different cultures such as the Bamum culture, Gnawa culture, maroons from Reunion Island in Indian Ocean and Afro-Ecuadorian culture. It talks about the anthropological novels of writers Zora Neale Hurston, Katherine Dunham, and Melville Herskovits.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15481867
Volume :
100
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of African American History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110615937
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5323/jafriamerhist.100.3.0494