Institute  of
African  Studies
Research
Review

New  Series
Vol.5  No.2,1989
UNIVERSITY  OF  GHANA

LEGON

INSTITUTE  OF  AFRICAN  STUDIES

RESEARCH  REVIEW

Hew Series Vol.5, No.2

1989

Editorial CoMtittee

M.E. Kropp Dakubu

Takyiwaa Manuh

S.S. Quarcoopome

THK  RESEARCH  SKVUW  is  a  journal  of  current  research  in
African  Studies,  published  twice  yearly  by  the  Institute  of
African  Studies  of  the  University  of Ghana. Authors  are  solely
responsible  for  opinions  expressed  in  their  articles. Inquiries
about  subscriptions  and  purchase  of  back  Issues  should  be
addressed  to  the Administrative  Secretary,  Institute  of African
Studies, University of Ghana, P.O. Box 73, Legon, Ghana.

ISBN 9964-76-040-X

TABUS or  cartons

Page

Matrimonial Goods Among the Atoende Kusasi, Contingent

Prestationst  Fart II, by A.K. Awedoba

Aspects of Continuity in the Religious Roles of Women
in  'Spiritual Churches' of Ghana, by Brigid Sackey 

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What is in a Name?: The Social and Historical  Significance

of 6a Names, by Irene Odotei 

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The Philosophy of Communication  in Traditional Ghanaian

Society: The Literary and Dramatic Evidence,
by K.E. Agovi 

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Marrative Technique and the Role of Commentators in

Ama Ata Aidoo's Works, by Esi Sutherland-Addy 

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Story Telling Trends Among  some Ghanaian Children,

by Akosua Anyidoho 

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Motes on Contributors 

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