Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East: An Encyclopedia

By John A. Shoup

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598843621
• ISBN13: 9781598843620
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.9" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years