The Gurage: A People of the Ensete Culture - African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century - William A. Shack - Books - Taylor & Francis Ltd - 9781138598041 - August 22, 2018
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The Gurage: A People of the Ensete Culture - African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century 1st edition


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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.


234 pages, 4 Halftones, black and white

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released August 22, 2018
ISBN13 9781138598041
Publishers Taylor & Francis Ltd
Pages 242
Dimensions 150 × 220 × 20 mm   ·   620 g
Language English  

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