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Introduction (1973)
Journal Article
Weeks, J. (1973). Introduction. Manpower and unemployment research in Africa, 6(2), 3-7

Social and political change in a twentieth century African urban community in Kenya. (1973)
Thesis
Tamarkin, M. Social and political change in a twentieth century African urban community in Kenya. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis attempts to study an African community in a Kenyan colonial town from the first decade of the twentieth century up to independence in 1963. Although the colonial structure largely dictated the status and conditions of Africans living in t... Read More about Social and political change in a twentieth century African urban community in Kenya..

Social and political orientations of adolescents in London secondary schools with special reference to immigrants. (1973)
Thesis
Ankrah-Dove, L. Social and political orientations of adolescents in London secondary schools with special reference to immigrants. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

West Indian, Asian, Cypriot and white British teenagers from three north London secondary comprehensive schools took part in an exploratory investigation into some of their social and political orientations, the investigator spent some months in the... Read More about Social and political orientations of adolescents in London secondary schools with special reference to immigrants..

A comparative study of Sinhalese literature in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. (1973)
Thesis
Dhammapala, G. A comparative study of Sinhalese literature in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The thesis consists of six chapters. The first chapter deals with the historical background of the period (eleventh and twelfth centuries A.D.). It sums up the results of the Cola invasion and examines the nature and the functions of intellectual awa... Read More about A comparative study of Sinhalese literature in the eleventh and twelfth centuries..

A study of the imagery of the eleventh century panegyrist Azraqi of Herat. (1973)
Thesis
Harrow, L. W. A study of the imagery of the eleventh century panegyrist Azraqi of Herat. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

A feature of the work of the eleventh century poet, Azraqi of Herat, is his use of elaborate and complex imagery. This thesis is a study of Azraqi's imagery with a view to examining his images and any allusions associated with them. A complete unders... Read More about A study of the imagery of the eleventh century panegyrist Azraqi of Herat..

The grammar of Bisa : A synchronic description of the Lebir dialect. (1973)
Thesis
Naden, A. J. The grammar of Bisa : A synchronic description of the Lebir dialect. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis sets out a description of the Grammer of the Bisa language of West Africa, and particularly the Lebiri Dialect thereof. An introductory chapter (Chap.. 1 p.12) describe the people and their back-ground, and explains the research on which... Read More about The grammar of Bisa : A synchronic description of the Lebir dialect..

The history of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, circa 1038-1238 A.D. (1973)
Thesis
Singh, D. The history of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, circa 1038-1238 A.D. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

In the first chapter the works of modern scholars who have attempted to write the history of the Eastern Ganga dynasty has been discussed. The sources which have been drawn upon to write this thesis have also been dealt with. Additionally the use of... Read More about The history of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, circa 1038-1238 A.D..

Religious activities and the development of a new poetical tradition in Sinhalese, 1852-1906. (1973)
Thesis
Kariyawasam, T. Religious activities and the development of a new poetical tradition in Sinhalese, 1852-1906. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The period from 1852 to 1906 in Ceylon is, though comparatively recent, a period which has been misinterpreted and treated without a proper consultation of the existing materials. After the British conquest, during this period we find the employment... Read More about Religious activities and the development of a new poetical tradition in Sinhalese, 1852-1906..

The Sehzade Kulliye in Istanbul: A study of its structural and aesthetic characteristics. (1973)
Thesis
Pekoz, B. B. The Sehzade Kulliye in Istanbul: A study of its structural and aesthetic characteristics. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The purpose of this study is to investigate the structural and aesthetic characteristics of the Sehzade Kulliye (950-55/1543-48) and to draw attention to its important place in the evolution of the centralized Ottoman mosque architecture. Chapter one... Read More about The Sehzade Kulliye in Istanbul: A study of its structural and aesthetic characteristics..