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UNINA9910458575003321 |
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Autore |
Nyamnjoh Francis B. <1961-> |
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Titolo |
The convert [[electronic resource] ] : a two-act play / / by Francis B. Nyamnjoh |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Bamenda, North West Province, Cameroon, : Langaa, 2007 |
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ISBN |
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1-283-19833-9 |
9786613198334 |
9956-716-46-4 |
9956-716-58-8 |
9956-615-56-0 |
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Edizione |
[2nd ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (76 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Fundamentalism - Africa, West |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Author's Biographical Note; Contents; Introduction; Characters; ACT ONE SCENE I; ACT ONE SCENE II; ACT ONE SCENE III; ACT ONE SCENE IV; ACT TWO SCENE I; ACT TWO SCENE II; ACT TWO SCENE III; ACT TWO SCENE IV; ACT TWO SCENE V; Back Cover |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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""This play tackles the theatrically attractive but ethically complex issue of Christian fundamentalism. Nyamnjoh, as a sociologist is well qualified to explore the social problems and psychological pressures which give rise to the born-again phenomenon, and the strong appeal of fundamentalist religion. The Convert, however is no schematic sociological tract. It deals with the conflicting imperatives in 21st century West Africa, which push ordinary people into extraordinary situations, and provides no easy solutions to the issues raised. Although the play revolves around the Ultimate Church of |
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