ethnology

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ethnology

Kurds

1994
Describes the traditions and beliefs of the Kurdish people, focusing on the political and social problems they face as they struggle with the governments of Iran, Turkey, and Iraq to preserve their cultural identity.

Exploration to the War of 1812, 1492-1814

1993
Text and photographs present a multicultural history of the United States, from the discovery of America through the War of 1812, discussing the experiences of various ethnic groups during this period.

Ashanti to Zulu

African traditions
1980
Explains some traditions and customs of twenty-six African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z.

Book of peoples of the world

a guide to cultures
2007
Provides accounts of over two hundred ethnic groups from around the world, providing information about their beliefs, customs, traditions, and challenges; grouped by geographical region, with photographs and maps.

African ark

people and ancient cultures of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa
1990
A five-year photographic journey through the region of Ethiopia and its surrounding countries.

Guns, germs, and steel

the fates of human societies
1997
Traces the development of primitive societies showing why some groups advanced more rapidly than others and how this progression explains why various populations stabilize at specific phases of development while others continue to evolve.

Bosnia

a short history
1994
An account of Bosnia's history from the beginnings to the present.

Vanishing Africa

1982
Contains over 100 full-color photographs of Africa and its people.

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