Publication

2005-04-28 - Cassell

Language

English

Word Count

168,000 words, Guess

Page Count

672 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

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  • LibraryThing1881974

Classifications

  • LCCGN316

Description

A unique and comprehensive look at some 1,500 of the world's peoples from the earliest times to the present offers a fascinating exploration of our planet's cultural and ethnic diversity. Africa, the Americas, Europe, Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania all receive individual sections, with maps and entries arranged in A-to-Z form. In addition to covering today's nation-states, there's information on the minorities who live in these countries (such as the Basques in Spain); the various diasporas created by dispersed peoples (Kurds, Jews); significant cultural, but non-ethnic groups, including Maronite Christians; and even extinct populations like the Goths.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Peoples, Nations and Cultures: An A-Z of the Peoples of the World, Past and PresentHardcoverCassell2005-04-28

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