Return To Laughter by Elenore Smith Bowen. First Edition. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1954.

"Return to Laughter" is an anthropological study of the Kpelle people of Liberia, West Africa. Bowen, who lived among the Kpelle for several years, provides a detailed account of their culture, customs, and beliefs. The book is notable for its emphasis on the importance of laughter in Kpelle society, which Bowen argues is a fundamental aspect of their culture and a key to understanding their way of life. The book also highlights the role of women in Kpelle society and the importance of ancestor worship. "Return to Laughter" is considered an important work in the field of cultural anthropology and provides an in-depth look at a little-known culture.

Good condition. The dust jacket is worn, especially around the edges and spine head and tail.

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8.375 x 6 x 1 in