Indigenous Peoples

£314.54

Indigenous Peoples

An Encyclopedia of Culture, History, and Threats to Survival [4 volumes]

Social and cultural history Ethnic studies Indigenous peoples Social and cultural anthropology

Author: Victoria R. Williams

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Language: English

Published by: ABC-CLIO

Published on: 24 February 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1338 pages

ISBN: 9781440861185


The book is an essential resource for those interested in investigating the lives, histories, and futures of indigenous peoples around the world.

Perfect for readers looking to learn more about cultural groups around the world, this four-volume work examines approximately 400 indigenous groups globally. The encyclopedia investigates the history, social structure, and culture of peoples from all corners of the world, including their role in the world, their politics, and their customs and traditions. Alphabetically arranged entries focus on groups living in all world regions, some of which are well-known with large populations, and others that are lesser-known with only a handful of surviving members.

Each entry includes sections on the group's geography and environment; history and politics; society, culture, and tradition; access to health care and education; and threats to survival. Each entry concludes with See Also cross-references and a list of Further Reading resources to guide readers in their research. Also included in the encyclopedia are Native Voices inset boxes, allowing readers a glimpse into the daily lives of members of these indigenous groups, as well as an appendix featuring the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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