INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN INSTITUTE

In: Civilisations: d'anthropologie et de sciences humaines, Band 4, Heft 2, S. 213-218

Abstract

The International African Institute (IAI) is concerned with the study of African cultures and social systems-both the traditional structures, with the beliefs and attitudes which underlie them, and the changes and tensions to which they are presently subjected. The IAI's work has 3 aspects: research, information services, and publications. Extensive research has been carried out in linguistic, ethnographic, and sociological areas. The research was interrupted by the war and since, has been resumed on a wider scale than before. The principle aim in post-war research has been to describe and understand the changes which are taking place in the lives of the African people. The IAI's information services have been expanded and now provide a unique tool for research workers, students, administrators, and those concerned with African problems. A series of monographs has been published. 2 quarterly reviews: Africa and African Abstracts are published. Membership in the institute is open to all persons with interests in the fields of African ethnology, sociology, and linguistics. J. E. Hughes.