With a new introduction by Gareth Austin

This series of Classics in African Anthropology is primarily drawn from a distinct family of texts which dominated the academic analysis of society in mid-20th century Africa. The texts reproduced are significant yet often neglected, and have stood the test of time.

Polly Hill's classic study was originally published in 1963. New edition published in association with the International African Institute

North America: Transaction Books; Germany: Lit Verlag.

Introduction by: Gareth Austin