Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East

This Encyclopedia Is An Essential Guide To The Different Ethno-Linguistic Groups In Africa And Today''S Complicated Middle East Region.. Ethnic Groups Of Africa And The Middle East Contains Encyclopedic Entries Arranged Alphabetically Within Ethno-Linguistic Classifications. Each Entry Has Four Main Sections: An Introduction Identifying The Language Group Where They Are Found And Their Numbers; A Brief Discussion Of Their Origins And Early History; A Section On Cultural Life That Includes Religion Literature Social Organization And Art; And A Final Section On Political Organization And Recent History. . The Contents Are Appropriate For High School And Undergraduate Students As Well As For Experts Who Need A Refresher On Groups In Africa And The Middle East. While Certain Ethnic Groups Have Been Combined Into A Single Entry SomeSuch As The Tuareg Who Are A Berber PeopleAre Described Within Their Own Entries Because Of Their Importance In History Or Cultural Domination.