Gurage - A People of the Ensete Culture

Informationen zum Autor William A. Shack Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1966 this study gives a detailed account of all aspects of Gurage life. An introductory chapter on South-West Ethiopia and the history of the area is followed by descriptions of Gurage settlements, ensete (banana-like plants) cultivation, kinship and marriage, the political system and religious organization. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introductory 2. Ecology and Communications 3. Land, Labour and Ensete 4. Kinship, Local Organization, Family and Marriage 5. The Political System: Clanship and Ritual 6. Religious Organization. Conclusions.

Product details

• Authors: William A. Shack, Shack William A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.08.2018
• EAN: 9781138598041
• ISBN: 978-1-138-59804-1
• No. of pages: 242
• Series: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Social and cultural anthropology, Regional Geography, Ethiopia, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies