• Kings, Priests, and Kinsmen

    This collection of E. A. Ammah’s ethnographic writing includes essays, some poetry, and other documents. Created over four decades, these pieces cover a wide range of topics including Ga culture in comparative perspective, Ga social organization, Ga political structure and history, Ga life transition ceremonies, and Ga religion. The collection provides a unique cultural insider’s twentieth century perspective on Ga society and history.

  • Justice Denied

    This book was written soon after the suspects of the murder of the Ya-Na were arrested.

    The author followed the unveiling accounts of the murder of the Ya-Na,the commitment and indictment proceedings at the Magistrate Court.He also followed the trial of the accused persons at the High Court.

    The search for Justice for the Ya-Na became a judicial drama and a political football instead.Some key players in the search exhibited palpable incompetence and nonchalance while others showed unpardonable bias in the performance of their judicial and legal duties. In resistance to the search for justice all kinds of novel and spurious legal arguments were raised ,including the issue of when does a confession have effect in law even if it is freely given?

    “Another spurious legal issue raised was the fact of the Ya-Na’s death .In recognition of his service to his nation and traumatic murder, the Republic of Ghana gave Naa Yakubu II a state burial on 10th April,2016. Yet in order to deny him justice and to make the law seem to be an ass,the fact of his death and identity of his body became issues in the trail of persons accused of murdering him.This kept the ordinary Ghanaian wondering where the implementers of the law were taking the country.In the end the Ya-Na was denied Justice”.

    Justice Denied

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  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (2013 – Education for National Development)

    Proceedings, Founder’s Week Celebrations, 2013

    Contents

    Foreword — Professor Takyiwaa Manuh

    Presidential Address: Education in the Age of Rapid Technological Advancement — Professor Francis K.A. Allotey

    Basic Education in a Changing World: Rethinking the Role of Stakeholders in Ghana — Dr. Christiana Amoako-Nuama

    The Quality and Inclusivity of Basic Education across Ghana’s three Northern Regions: Assessing Learning Effectiveness and Efficiency towards the Post 2015 Era — Dr. Leslie Casely-Hayford

    Reviewing Secondary, Technical Education and Skills Training in Ghana — Dr. George Afeti

    Skills Diversification to meet Current and Future Labour Market Opportunities in Ghana — Professor G.K.S. Aflakpui

    Higher Education beyond the Labour Market — Professor Helen Lauer

    Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Lecture: Knowledge and Innovation for Agricultural Development — Professor Kwadwo Asenso-Okyere

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume XXVIII, 1989 – The Future of Our Cities)

    Proceedings, 1989.

    Contents

    The Academy at 30: Future Agenda — E. Evans-Anfom

    What Role May One Expect of the Regional Capitals of Ghana in the Country’s Development? — K.B. Dickson

    The Role of Architecture and Planning — P.A. Tetteh

    Transport — E.K.A. Tamakloe

    Satellite Communications — S.A. Okang

    The Challenges of Modernism — S.T. Addo

    The Sociology of Urban Life — Max Assimeng

    Crime and Delinquency — D.N.A. Nortey

    Health Aspect of Water and Waste Management — S.N. Otoo

    Waste Management — N.A. Armah

    The Development of School Education in the Gold Coast (Ghana) since 1471: Some Observations and Reflections — Madjaben Dowuona

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume XXXVI, 1997 – Land as a Resource for Development)

    Proceedings, 1997.

    Contents

    Intellectual Agenda for Coping with Social Reality — J.H. Kwabena Nketia

    Security of Title to Land in Ghana — Enoch D. Kom

    Land Utilization for Development: Constraints and Suggested Solutions — B.J. da Rocha

    The Institutional Capacity for Land Utilization for Development: Constraints and Suggested Solutions — Seth Opuni Mensah

    Land Resource Management for Agricultural Development — Kasim Kasanga

    Land Resource Management for Human Settlement and Industrial Development — Paul W.K. Yankson

    Land as Capital — P.A. Koranchie and M. Owusu-Ansah

    Religion and National Identity: Assessing the Discussion from Cicero to Danquah — Kwame Bediako

    Efficient Utilization of the Vertic Soils of the Accra-Plains: Prospects, Constraints and Way Forward — Yaw Ahenkora

  • The Ewe People: A Study of the Ewe People in German Togo

    The Ewe of Ghana, Togo and Benin have been one of the most documented ethnic groups in West Africa, given their encounters with the German, French and British colonial administrations. In 1906, Jakob Spieth, a German Bremen Missionary, published Die Ewe-Stamme. Die Ewe-Stamme is one of the most comprehensive treatises on the history, religion, economic life, traditional social structure, and, indeed, the entire spectrum of everyday life of the Ewe. Published over 100 years ago the book had limited circulation and became increasingly rare to the extent that it almost became a deified piece of work and source of classified knowledge. Additionally, Die Ewe-Stamme was published in German and old non-standard and colloquial Ewe languages. It is hoped this translation of Die Ewe-Stamme into English and contemporary Ewe might create a revival of interest amongst researchers, enhance the understanding for the traditional Ewe culture and become reading material in schools and universities.

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences & The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 4 (Volume IX, 1971)

    Proceedings, 1971. This issue contains the third series of the J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures delivered by Kwabena Bentsi-Enchill in 1971.

    Contents

    Address by Hon. Mr. J. Kwesi Lamptey, Minister of Defence and Acting Prime Minister, on the Eleventh Anniversary Dinner of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences held on 21st November 1970

    Address by Mr Justice Nii Amaa Ollennu, President of the Academy, at the Eleventh Anniversary Dinner of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences held on 21st November 1970

    Institutional Challenges of our Time (4th J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures) – Kwabena Bentsi-Enchill

    Legal Education and National Development – Nii Amaa Ollennu

    Some Aspects of Religious Change in Africa – C.G. Baeta

    The Role of Mass Communication in the Formation of Public Opinion – C.E. Fiscian

    Radio and T.V. in National Development – K.B. Dickson

    Computers and the Future of Man – N.R. Smith

    The Ghanaian Woman’s Role in Public Life – Gloria Nikoi

    Problems of Social Status and Education for the Ghanaian Woman – Susan de Graft-Johnson

    The Ghanaian Woman’s Responsibilities in the Home – Florence A. Dolphyne

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume XIV, 1976)

    Proceedings, 1976.

    Contents

    Address by Dr. R.K.A. Gardiner, Commissioner for Economic Planning, on the occasion of the 16th Anniversary Dinner of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences

    Address by the President of the Academy, Professor E.A. Boateng on the occasion of the 16th Anniversary Dinner of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences held on November 28, 1975

    The Two Faces of Development – Professor E.A. Boateng

    The Energy Problem in Perspective – Professor D.A. Bekoe

    The Black Pod Disease of Cacao – Observations on the Parasite – Professor G.C. Clark

    On the Growth of Man – Professor S. Ofosu-Amaah

    Physical Sources of Energy – Dr. A.N. May

    Chemical Sources of Energy – Dr. W. R. Philips

    Biological Sources of Energy – Professor E. Laing

    Nuclear Pollution – Dr. B.W. Garbrah

    Biological Pollution – Professor S. Ofosu-Amaah

    The Oil Crisis and its Impact on Ghana – Dr. Kobena G. Erbynn

    The Economics of Energy in Ghana – Dr. Assibi O. Abudu

    The Political Aspect of Energy for Development – Mr. W.S. Parker

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences & The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 2 (Volume VII, 1969)

    Proceedings, 1969. This issue contains the second series of the J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures delivered by C. A. Ackah in 1969.

    Contents

    Drugs and Our Society – Professor A.N. Tackie

    Science and Religion – Professor J. Yanney Ewusie

    Some Fundamentals in the Political Scene – C.A. Ackah (The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 2)

    A Systems Approach to the Provision of Urban Facilities – E.D. Ehrenkrantz

    Urban Planning – S.B. Amissah

    Administration, Economics and Finance of Urban Planning – J.W.S. de Graft-Johnson

    Housing – J. Owusu Addo

    Communications – A.L. Bright-Davies

    Urban Transportation – Mr. E. Lartey

    Electric Power Supply – G.K. Homenoo

    Problems of Urban Water Supply – C.K. Annan

    Problems of Environmental Sanitation – H. Noye-Nortey

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences & The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 3 (Volume VIII, 1970)

    Proceedings, 1970. This issue contains the third series of the J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures delivered by R.K.A. Gardiner in 1970.

    Contents

    The Role of Educated Persons in Ghana Society – R.K.A. Gardiner (The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 3)

    Law Reform in Ghana in the 1970s – Justice N.A. Ollennu

    Africa and the European Economic Community – Professor J.C. de Graft-Johnson

    The Dilemma of the Scientist – Professor D.A. Bekoe

    The Intellectual and the Meeting of Disciplines – Dr. Letitia E. Obeng

    The Creative Arts and the Community – Professor J.H. Nketia

    Faith and Reason – Professor K.A. Dickson

    Some Concepts of Medical Education in Ghana – Professor C.O. Easmon

    Training and Employment of Technicians in Ghana – J.G. O’Barka Torto

    Technology and Culture – Professor K.E. de Graft-Johnson

    Some Aspects of Agricultural Research in Ghana – Professor Kankam Twum-Barima

    Social and Educational Factors Relevant to Agricultural Progress in Ghana – S. La-Anyare

    Clinical Research in the Ghana Medical School – Professor E.A. Badoe

    The State of Research in Applied Genetics in Ghana – Professor Ebenezer Laing

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume XV, 1977)

    Proceedings, 1977.

    Contents

    Address by Major-General F.W.K. Akuffo, Chief of Defence Staff on the occasion of the 17th Anniversary Dinner of the Academy of Arts and Sciences held on November 27, 1976

    Address by the President of the Academy, E.A. Boateng on the occasion of the 17th Anniversary Dinner of the Academy of Arts and Sciences held on November 27, 1976

    Human Settlements and the Environment – Professor E.A. Boateng

    A Strategy to Accelerate the Development of the Rural Areas of Ghana – Professor J. Yanney-Ewusie

    Philosophy and our Culture – Kwasi Wiredu

    Cocoa Production in Ghana: some present problems and future strategies – E.J.A. Asomaning

    The Impact of Demographic Changes on Ghanaian cities, towns and villages – S.K. Gaisie

    Human Settlement Planning in Ghana – P. Austin Tetteh

    The Urban Worker in the Context of the Journey to and from Work – F.A. Ablorh

    Health and Slums – Mr. L.K.A. Derban

    Traffic Within Our Cities – Mr. E. Lartey

    Social Problems – David Acquah

    Economic Activities in the Rural and Urban Cities of Ghana – K.B. Dickson

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences & The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 6 (Volume XI, 1973)

    Proceedings, 1973.

    Contents

    Address by the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. E.N. Moore, delivered at the 13th Anniversary Dinner of the Academy held on November 25, 1972

    Address by the President of the Academy, Mr. Justice Nii Amaa Ollennu, delivered at the 13th Anniversary Dinner of the Academy held on November 25, 1972

    Corporately-owned Land and Economic Development – Justice N.A. Ollennu

    The Public Service and the Administration of Public Affairs in Ghana (6th J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures) – Mr. A.L. Adu

    Some Thoughts on the Definition of Targets and Strategies for National Development – Professor E.A. Boateng

    The National Shipping Line and its Future Prospects – Mr. G. K.B. de Graft-Johnson

    Ghana Airways and its Development – Mr. M.A. Wood

    Development Problems in the Ghana Railway and Ports Authority – Mr. P.O. Aggrey

    Towards a Viable Agricultural Programme for Ghana – Mr. I.M. Ofori

    Identifying Suitable Soils for Agricultural Production in Ghana – Dr. E.J. Thompson

    Marketing of Agricultural Products in Ghana – Mr. K. Antwi Agyei

    The Role of GIHOC in the Industralisation of Ghana – Colonel J.M. Ewa

    Industrial Policy in Ghana – Mr. Kwasi Wiafe-Annor

    Incentives and Appraisals for the Industrialization of Ghana – Dr. N.K. Asamoah

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences & The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 5 (Volume X, 1972)

    Proceedings, 1972.

    Contents

    Address by Mr. Justice N.A. Ollenu at the 12th Anniversary Dinner of the Academy held on November 27, 1971

    The Future of Family Relations in Ghana – Mr. Justice N.A. Ollenu

    Commonwealth in Eclipse? – Professor Dennis Austin (The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 5)

    Anniversary Address: Food, Population and Politics in Ghana – Dr. Fred T. Sai

    The General Demographic Situation in Ghana – Dr. K.T. de Graft-Johnson

    The Implication of Population for Development Planning – Dr. N.O. Addo

    Family Planning – Dr. A.A. Amar

    The Food and Nutrition of the Adult Worker – Dr. N.A. de Heer

    Food Production for a Growing Population – Mr. E. Bortei-Doku

    Aspects of the Formulation of a National Policy on Food Production and Population Growth – Professor S. Sey

    Political Factors Influencing Population Policy – Mr. B.D.G. Folson

    Economic Factors Influencing Population Policy – Dr. Kwame Adjei

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume V, 1967)

    Proceedings, 1967.

    Contents

    A Message from His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, Patron of the Academy of Arts and Sciences

    Seventh Anniversary Dinner Address – Professor E.A. Boateng

    Towards a National Science Policy – Professor D.A. Bekoe

    The New University of Science and Technology in Developing Countries – Professor Kankam Twum-Barima

    The Role of the Humanities in a Developing Country – Professor A.A. Kwapong

    International Co-operation in Hydrology – Professor A. Volker

    The Structure of Some Mitragyna Alkaloids – Professor A.N. Tackie

    Oviposition and Breeding Habits of the Simulidae in Relation to Control Practices – Dr. Leticia E. Obeng

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume IV, 1966)

    Proceedings, 1966.

    Contents

    Making the Community Healthy – Dr. Fred T. Sai

    Medical Education in a Developing Country (Ghana) – Professor C.O. Easmon

    Industrial and Technological Possibilities in Ghana during the Seven-Year Development Plan Period – Mr. J.E. Cudjoe

    Some Ideas on the Organization of Scientific Research in Developing Countries – Professor A. Raid Tourky

    Towards Comprehensive Water Resource Development in Ghana – Mr. E. Lartey

    And What About Religion? – Rev. Professor C.G. Baeta

    Politics and Education – Mr. Geoffrey H.C. Bing

    Biochemistry in Hungary – Professor Bruno F. Straub

    Progress of Science in Uzbekistan – Dr. Ubai Arifovich Arifov

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