The Position of the Chief in the Modern Political System of Ashanti
| Author | : K. A. Busia |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 2018-08-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781351030809 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1351030809 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (809 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Position of the Chief in the Modern Political System of Ashanti by : K. A. Busia
Download or read book The Position of the Chief in the Modern Political System of Ashanti written by K. A. Busia and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1951, this book provides an account of the traditional status and functions of the Asanti chief. The effects of British administration on the powers of the chief and his council are described, as are the tensions which the traditional political organization was subjected to by the requirements of modern administration. The author of this book was himself an Ashanti and was the first West African tobe appointed to the Colonial Adminstrative Service.
