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Title:Rumour and the Buganda emergency, 1966
Author:Tanner, Ralph E.S.ISNI
Year:1978
Periodical:Journal of Modern African Studies
Volume:16
Issue:2
Pages:329-338
Language:English
Geographic term:Uganda
Subjects:Buganda polity
coups d'état
communication
External link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/160174
Abstract:This sociological study examines the functions and the significance of rumours and gossip collected by four students (two non-Ganda and two Ganda) among non-Europeans, and by the author among Europeans, between 25 May and 20 June 1966 during the coup d'état of Milton Obote against the Kabaka. Sections: Introductory - Credulity over rumours - Disbelief in rumours - Rumours about sex and violence - Rumours about individuals and institutions - Rumours about charismatic and supernatural behaviour - Rumours about a peaceful solution - Rumours about a violent solution - Buganda rumours and their functions. Notes, tables.
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