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Neighbours and Nationals in an African City Ward

Neighbours and Nationals in an African City Ward

David Parkin

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2015
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Antropología
ISBN:
9781138861916
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This study analyses the way in which tribal ties are maintained in the development of a tribally mixed, middle class community in Kampala, Uganda.

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