UPC: 9781598843620 | Ethnic Groups of the World: Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East: An Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

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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.