The Peoples of Africa
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Kaguru; Kaje; Kakwa; Kalabari; Kalanga; Kalenjin; Kamanga; Kamba; Kamberi; Kami; Kanam; Kanembu; Kanuri; Kaonde; Kapsiki; Karanga; Karimojon; Kasena; Katab; Katanga; Kawahla; Kedi; Keficho; Kengawa; Kerere; Kgafela Kgatla; Kgalagadi; Khasonka; Khoikhoi; Khurutshe; Kiballo; Kibsi; Kikuyu; Kinga; Kipsigi; Kirdi; Kissi; Kom; Koma; Kon̋agi; Kongo; Konianke; Konkomba; Kono; Konso; Koranko; Korekore; Koro; Kosanke; Koto; Kotoko; Kotokoli; Kotoku Akyem; Kouri; Kpe; Kpelle; Krim; Krio; Krobou; Kru; Kuba; Kudawa; Kujamaat; Kukuruku; Kulango; Kunama; Kupsabiny; Kurama; Kuri; Kuria; Kurtey; Kurumba; Kusasi; Kuu; Kutu; Kuyu; Kwena; Kweni; Kwere; Labwor; Laka; Lala; Lali; Lamba; Lambya; Landoma; Lango; Lebouihat; Lebu; Lega; Lela; Lele; Lendu; Likuba; Limba; Liptako; Lisi; Lobi; Logoli; Loi; Loko; Loma; Lome; Lopawa; Loumbou; Lozi; Luba; Lugbara; Luguru; Luhya; Lulua; Lunda; Lungu;; Luo; Luvale; Ma; Maale; Maba; Macua-Lomwe; Mada; Madi; Majingaye; Mahi; Maji; Maka; Makoa; Makonde; Maku; Maligo; Mambwe; Mamprusi; Mamvu; Mancanha; Mandara; Mandari; Manding; Mandinka; Manga; Mangbetu; Mangutu; Manhica; Manjaco; Marari; Maravi; Marba; Marka; Marya; Masai; Masalit; Massa; Massango; Matakam; Matumbi; Mauka; Mauritian; Mbaka; Mbala; Mbanza; Mbaye; Mbeere; Mbembe; Mbo; Mbochi; Mboko; Mbugwe; Mbukushu; Mbun; Mbundu; Mbunga; Mehafaly;
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the diverse peoples of Africa, providing a comprehensive overview of their ethnic groups, histories, and cultural practices. James Stuart Olson, a historian specializing in African studies, draws upon extensive ethnographic research and historical records to present a detailed account of the continent's populations. The work aims to catalog and describe the myriad ethnic groups, offering insights into their origins, social structures, and interactions, thereby constructing a foundational reference for understanding African ethnography.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Detailed profiles of numerous African ethnic groups, including the Kaguru, Kaje, Kakwa, Kalabari, and Kikuyu, among many others.
- Historical context for the formation and migration of these peoples across the African continent.
- Descriptions of social structures, cultural practices, and linguistic diversity.
- A comprehensive reference intended to map the ethnic landscape of Africa.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This work is recognized as a significant reference for its extensive cataloging of African peoples. The sheer breadth of ethnic groups covered, from the well-known Kikuyu to more obscure communities, establishes it as a valuable resource for researchers and students. Its detailed approach provides a solid foundation for understanding the complex ethnography of the continent.
Page Count:
681
Publication Date:
1996-01-01
ISBN-10:
0313279187
ISBN-13:
9780313279188
History
Non-Fiction
Africa
Ethnography
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