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Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East
John A. Shoup
其他書名
An Encyclopedia
出版Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2011-10-17
主題Social Science / Human GeographySocial Science / Anthropology / Cultural & SocialReference / EncyclopediasHistory / General
ISBN9798216081319
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=uLD2EAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋This encyclopedia is an essential guide to the different ethno-linguistic groups in Africa and today's complicated Middle East region.

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.