Women chiefs and power in the volta region of ghana

Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law

Volumn 28, Issue 37-38, 1996, Pages 227-247

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EID: 84937279778     PISSN: 07329113     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07329113.1996.10756481     Document Type: Article

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