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Smythe, Kathleen R., 1966-

Fipa families : reproduction and Catholic evangelization in Nkansi, Ufipa, 1880-1960 / Kathleen R. Smythe. - Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, c2006. - xxx, 202 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. - Social history of Africa, 1099-8098 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-198)-and index.

Introduction : Fipa families -- Church, religion and state in Nkansi, 1880-1960 -- Where one slept mattered : Fipa socialization and cultural perceptions of growth in Nkansi, Ufipa, c. 1900 -- Home away from home : generational experiences and attitudes toward boarding-school education -- The boarding school experience : Baraza and Karema -- Socializing Fipa priests and sisters -- "Child of the clan" or "child of the priests" : life stories of two Fipa Catholic sisters -- Conclusion : Fipa and missionary socialization.

ISBN: 0325071128 (alk. paper) 0325071136 (pbk : alk. paper) 9780325071121

LCCN: 2006006172

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Catholic Church--Missions--Tanzania.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christianity and culture--Tanzania.
Families--Tanzania.
Fipa (African people)--Religion.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Tanzania--Church history.

LC Class. No.: BR115.C8 / S685 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 266/.267828