Peoples Of Africa
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A continent of breathtaking diversity, Africa is home to thousands of distinct ethnic groups, each with its own language, customs, spiritual beliefs, and social structures — and Peoples of Africa brings this extraordinary human tapestry to vivid life. With an authoritative introduction by John Middleton, Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of London, this richly illustrated volume chronicles the lives, traditions, and histories of African peoples from the great Saharan nomads to the forest-dwelling communities of Central and West Africa, presenting a sweeping portrait of the continent's cultural wealth that is as educational as it is visually arresting. Grounded in rigorous anthropological scholarship yet accessible to the general reader, the work situates each society within its geographic and historical context, illustrating the complex interplay between environment, economy, and cultural identity. Middleton's expertise lends the volume an analytical depth that elevates it beyond a mere survey, arguing implicitly for a re-evaluation of Africa's place in world history and human civilisation. Whether one is drawn to the rhythms of pastoral life on the savannah or the intricate political systems of ancient kingdoms, this volume leaves an indelible impression — and raises the question of how much of Africa's story remains yet to be told.
Author: John Middleton
Format: Hardback
Genre: African history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
A continent of breathtaking diversity, Africa is home to thousands of distinct ethnic groups, each with its own language, customs, spiritual beliefs, and social structures — and Peoples of Africa brings this extraordinary human tapestry to vivid life. With an authoritative introduction by John Middleton, Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of London, this richly illustrated volume chronicles the lives, traditions, and histories of African peoples from the great Saharan nomads to the forest-dwelling communities of Central and West Africa, presenting a sweeping portrait of the continent's cultural wealth that is as educational as it is visually arresting. Grounded in rigorous anthropological scholarship yet accessible to the general reader, the work situates each society within its geographic and historical context, illustrating the complex interplay between environment, economy, and cultural identity. Middleton's expertise lends the volume an analytical depth that elevates it beyond a mere survey, arguing implicitly for a re-evaluation of Africa's place in world history and human civilisation. Whether one is drawn to the rhythms of pastoral life on the savannah or the intricate political systems of ancient kingdoms, this volume leaves an indelible impression — and raises the question of how much of Africa's story remains yet to be told.