Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific - An Encyclopedia (Hardcover, New)

This comprehensive guide to the Pacific and South Asia provides detailed and enlightening information about the many ethnic groups of this increasingly important region of the world. Ideally suited for high school and undergraduate students studying subjects such as anthropology, geography, and social studies, Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia provides clear, detailed, and up-to-date information on each major group in South Asian and Pacific Island countries, including India, Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, Singapore, Australia, Tonga, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands. Organized alphabetically by ethnic group, each entry provides an introduction followed by accessible descriptions of the origins, early history, cultural life, political life, and modern history of the ethnicity. Alternate names, major population centers, primary languages and religions, and other important characteristics of each group are also covered. Beyond being a valuable resource for student research, this book will be enlightening and entertaining for general readers interested in South Asia and the Pacific.

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Ethnic Groups of the World
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	August 2012
Authors:	James B. Minahan
Dimensions:	262 x 179 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	402
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-59884-659-1
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General
LSN:	1-59884-659-0
Barcode:	9781598846591

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