Particular aspects of contemporary Jamaican culture are revealed as they have been experienced. and perceived by one of its members. Selected events in the life history of a rural Jamaican male are presented and analyzed in terms of his explanations for them and behavioral responses to them. These events also serve as exemplifications or indicators of specific socio-cultural dynamics in Jamaica today. An emphasis is put on economic, ideological, and familial factors generally found in contemporary Jamaica that influenced the perception, attitudes, and behaviors of the subject.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/182355 |
| Date | January 1981 |
| Creators | Coffin, Margaret Anne (Smith) |
| Contributors | Scruton, David L. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | iv, 55, [1] leaves : maps ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
| Coverage | nwjm--- |
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