Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East: An Encyclopedia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781598843620)

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.

Author: John A. Shoup
ISBN-10: 1598843621
ISBN-13: 9781598843620
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2011
Pages: 408
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 10.10h x 6.90w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/01/2012 pg. 48
Choice 04/01/2012
Reference and Research Bk News 12/01/2011 pg. 54