The Encyclopedia Of The Peoples Of The World

Author : Amiram Gonen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788190601

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The Encyclopedia of the Peoples of the World by Amiram Gonen Pdf

This book allows us to examine the ethnic infrastructure underlying economic, social, & political change, which has been widespread throughout the world in recent years. Edited & written by a distinguished team of international scholars, the encyclopedia contains more than 2,000 alphabetical entries on all peoples & ethnic groups of the world. Each entry includes the common, indigenous, or self-designated name of the group; geographical location; population; language; religion; & history when relevant or known. The concise & clearly written entries are supplemented with 250 b&w maps & 48 pages of color illustrations.

Author : Steven L. Danver
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1030 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317464006

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Native Peoples of the World: An Encylopedia of Groups, Cultures and Contemporary Issues by Steven L. Danver Pdf

This work examines the world's indigenous peoples, their cultures, the countries in which they reside, and the issues that impact these groups.

Author : Amiram Gonen,Marwyn Samuels
Publisher : Henry Holt & Company
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0805022562

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The Encyclopedia of the Peoples of the World by Amiram Gonen,Marwyn Samuels Pdf

Identifies more than two thousand ethnic groups around the world, and discusses each group's culture, social and economic conditions, and politics

Author : Barbara A. West
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 1025 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438119137

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Encyclopedia of the Peoples of Asia and Oceania by Barbara A. West Pdf

Presents an alphabetical listing of information on the peoples of Asia and Oceania including origins, prehistory, history, culture, languages, and relationships to other cultures.

Author : Steven Laurence Danver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1004 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Indigenous peoples
ISBN : 1138949612

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Native Peoples of the World by Steven Laurence Danver Pdf

This work examines the world's indigenous peoples, their cultures, the countries in which they reside, and the issues that impact these groups. It highlights the complex relationships between native groups and the physical and social environments in which they live. --from publisher description.

Author : Steven Laurence Danver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Indigenous peoples
ISBN : 178402712X

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Native Peoples of the World by Steven Laurence Danver Pdf

This work examines the world's indigenous peoples, their cultures, the countries in which they reside, and the issues that impact these groups. It highlights the complex relationships between native groups and the physical and social environments in which they live.

Author : Victoria R. Williams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1338 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440861185

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Indigenous Peoples [4 volumes] by Victoria R. Williams Pdf

The book is an essential resource for those interested in investigating the lives, histories, and futures of indigenous peoples around the world. Perfect for readers looking to learn more about cultural groups around the world, this four-volume work examines approximately 400 indigenous groups globally. The encyclopedia investigates the history, social structure, and culture of peoples from all corners of the world, including their role in the world, their politics, and their customs and traditions. Alphabetically arranged entries focus on groups living in all world regions, some of which are well-known with large populations, and others that are lesser-known with only a handful of surviving members. Each entry includes sections on the group's geography and environment; history and politics; society, culture, and tradition; access to health care and education; and threats to survival. Each entry concludes with See Also cross-references and a list of Further Reading resources to guide readers in their research. Also included in the encyclopedia are Native Voices inset boxes, allowing readers a glimpse into the daily lives of members of these indigenous groups, as well as an appendix featuring the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Author : S. Tokarev
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 078556473X

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Myths of the Peoples of the World Encyclopedia by S. Tokarev Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015051610437

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The World Book Encyclopedia by Anonim Pdf

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Author : Carl Waldman,Catherine Mason
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 975 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Ethnology
ISBN : 9781438129181

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Encyclopedia of European Peoples by Carl Waldman,Catherine Mason Pdf

Presents an alphabetical listing of information on the origins, prehistory, history, culture, languages, relationships to other cultures and more regarding European peoples.

Author : Carl Waldman
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Indians of North America
ISBN : 9781438110103

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Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes by Carl Waldman Pdf

A comprehensive, illustrated encyclopedia which provides information on over 150 native tribes of North America, including prehistoric peoples.

Author : The Diagram Group,
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1409 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781135963415

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Encyclopedia of African Peoples by The Diagram Group, Pdf

Africa is a vast continent, home to many millions of people. Its history stretches back millennia and encompasses some of the most ancient civilizations in the world. Modern Africa boasts a rich cultural heritage, the legacy of many diverse influences from all around the world, reflecting the central role African plays in world history. Encyclopedia of African Peoples provides extensive information about Africa's cultures, history, geography, economics, and politics; it provides an invaluable overview of the whole continent, region by region, ethnic group by ethnic group, nation by nation, personality by personality. Sections include: *Africa Today * The Peoples of Africa * Culture and History * The Nations of Africa * Biographies Past to Present * Glossary * Index.

Author : Wade Davis,K. David Harrison,Catherine Herbert Howell
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1426202385

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Book of Peoples of the World by Wade Davis,K. David Harrison,Catherine Herbert Howell Pdf

From the foremost authority on history and civilization comes the definitive guide to world cultures--showcasing human diversity in all its vast and startling richness. 235 color photographs and 37 maps.

Author : Bruce E. Johansen
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003-12-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015058128425

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Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Issues by Bruce E. Johansen Pdf

Also includes information on alcoholism, animals, toxins and breast feeding, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), George W. Bush, cancer, China, climate change, colonization, cyanide, dams, Declaration of the First International Forum of Indigenous Peoples on Climate Change, deforestation, disease introduction, Native American concept of ecology, economics, ExxonMobil, fishing, fur trade, genocide, gold mining, health problems, human rights violations, hunting, hydroelectric power, infants and children, International Monetary Fund, Japan, Judeo-Christian worldview, land tenure, lead poisoning, mercury poisoning, mining, Movement for the Survival of The Ogoni (MOSOP), Native Americans, natural gas exploitation, nuclear testing, nuclear waste dumps, oil exploitation, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), pollution, protests, rainforests, Rio Tinto, Russia, Shell Oil, submarine tailings disposal (STD), suicide, tourism, United States, water pollution, World Bank, etc.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Black race
ISBN : OCLC:635677486

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World Encyclopedia of Black Peoples by Anonim Pdf