| Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East: An Encyclopedia Contributor(s): Shoup, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1598843621 ISBN-13: 9781598843620 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $106.92 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Human Geography - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Reference | Encyclopedias |
| Dewey: 305.800 |
| LCCN: 2011022343 |
| Series: Ethnic Groups of the World |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.9" W x 10.1" (2.05 lbs) 408 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East contains encyclopedic entries arranged alphabetically within ethno-linguistic classifications. Each entry has four main sections: an introduction identifying the language group, where they are found, and their numbers; a brief discussion of their origins and early history; a section on cultural life that includes religion, literature, social organization, and art; and a final section on political organization and recent history. The contents are appropriate for high school and undergraduate students as well as for experts who need a refresher on groups in Africa and the Middle East. While certain ethnic groups have been combined into a single entry, some--such as the Tuareg, who are a Berber people--are described within their own entries because of their importance in history or cultural domination. |