Orality, Literacy, and Colonialism in Southern Africa

Written by international academics representing a variety of disciplines, 12 contributions discuss the interrelated topics of orality, literacy, and colonialism in southern Africa. The volume (which lacks an index) is based upon the perception that literacy is a form of control—not only of information but also of people. The editor (along with several of the contributors) is affiliated with the U. of Natal, Pietermaritzburg. The Society of Biblical Literature publishes the book and distributes the paperbound edition; Brill distributes the clothbound edition. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR