Peopling of Africa - A Geographic Interpretation

Tracing the development of Africa's peoples from their origins over four million years ago to the onset of the colonial era in the late 19th century, James Newman discusses the roles played by language, technology, occupation, and religion in forming identities--and how population distribution has been shaped by varying natural and human circumstances. 50 maps. Zusammenfassung Over four million years ago, back at the origins of humanity, is where this book begins its account of the African continent, using regions, spaces and places for viewing its people and showing how they have responded to time. It ends at the onset of the colonial era in the late-19th century.

Product details

• Authors: James L. Newman, Newman James L.
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.09.1997
• EAN: 9780300072808
• ISBN: 978-0-300-07280-8
• No. of pages: 252
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, HISTORY / Africa / General, Africa, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, HISTORY / Historical Geography, African History, Human Geography, Historical Geography