Encyclopaedic Ethnography of Middle-East and Central Asia; 3 Volumes
Khanam, R. (Ed.)
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Book ID : 24740
ISBN-10 : 81-8220-062-8 / 8182200628
ISBN-13 : 978-81-8220-062-3 / 9788182200623
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2005
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
xvi+318p., xvi+319-616p., xvi+617-950p., Bib., Index, 29 cm.
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
The aim of this Encyclopaedia is to highlight the living style of more than 350 million people of 47 countries of Middle-East and Central Asian countries who have been residing in these areas (both past and present) and the factors that have caused the culture to change over time and place. This monumental work presents an ethnographical analysis of 227 ethnic communities written by eminent scholars which deals with the physical, historical, social, political, economic, religious and cultural life. Summaries of each entry usually provide information on the following aspects: Physical features; History of Origin and Development; social Life; Marriage and family; Political organization; social conflict and control; Economic and commercial activities; Religion and Culture; and Bibliography for further studies.
