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Periodical article | Leiden University catalogue | WorldCat |
Title: | A note on the distribution of Beggars in Zaria |
Author: | Mensah, Ebow |
Year: | 1977 |
Periodical: | Savanna: A Journal of the Environmental and Social Sciences |
Volume: | 6 |
Issue: | 1 |
Pages: | 73-76 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | Northern Nigeria |
Subject: | poverty |
Abstract: | A headcount was made of the street beggar population in Zaria, from June 19-26, 1974, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day. The headcount was a preliminary part of a more comprehensive study of street beggars in Zaria. More specifically, it was intended to provide the background information for determining an adequate sample for the study. After presentation of the method of investigation follows a discussion of the results. Tables, figures. |