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Periodical article Periodical article Leiden University catalogue Leiden University catalogue WorldCat catalogue WorldCat
Title:Liberia's struggle with Western land tenure
Author:Falkman, E.G.
Year:1972
Periodical:African Law Studies
Issue:6
Pages:1-33
Language:English
Geographic term:Liberia
Subject:land law
External link:https://heinonline.org/HOL/Page?handle=hein.journals/jlpul6&id=5&collection=journals&index=journals/jlpul
Abstract:In theoretical terms, the conflict introduced by Western land tenure is a result of interaction between a society organized around a market principle (Western society) and a society based upon kinship (African society). The first part of this study concentrates on a remote area of Liberia to pinpoint the ways in which Western land tenure impinges on traditional life, the second part is devoted to tribal institutions which have developed in Monrovia, so that some light is shed on what elements are essential to the functioning of a transitional institution. Finally the study notes how the concept of Western land tenure itself subjects the actual tribal lands to subjugation by out-side interests. Notes, Bibl.; Map of Monrovia.
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