The Swazi
The Swazi by Brian Allan Marwick is a comprehensive examination of Swazi culture, published by Cambridge University Press on December 12, 2013. This reissue spans 360 pages and is presented in English. Marwick, a colonial administrator and anthropologist, draws on his extensive experience and fieldwork conducted in 1934 to provide a detailed analysis of various aspects of Swazi life, including social organization, economic practices, religion, political structures, and the impact of European contact.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the Swazi people, enriched by numerous illustrative figures and an appendices section. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in social science, ethnic studies, and anthropology, particularly in relation to African cultures. Marwick’s insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the Swazi and the broader field of ethnography, making this work significant for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
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Brian Allan Marwick (1908-92) was a colonial administrator and anthropologist who worked extensively with the Swazi people. In this book, which was originally published in 1940, Marwick presents a detailed analysis of various aspects of Swazi culture, drawing upon his extensive experience as a government official, together with fieldwork carried out during July and August 1934. The text examines social organization, economic life, religion and magic, political organization, the legal system, and the effects of European contact. Numerous illustrative figures and an appendices section are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Swazi and the development of ethnography and anthropology.
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