Field Museum of Natural History

Ethnology of Africa

von Wilfrid D. Hambly

278 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Field Museum of Natural History- Etnology of Africa" is a comprehensive anthropological study that explores the diverse cultures, traditions, and social structures of the African continent. Authored by Wilfrid D. Hambly, a prominent curator at the Field Museum, this work serves as an essential guide to the ethnology of various African peoples as understood in the early 20th century. The text delves into a wide array of topics, including social organization, religious practices, artistic expressions, and the material culture of different tribes and ethnic groups. Through meticulous observation and systematic documentation, the book provides a detailed overview of the linguistic families and geographic distributions that define the continent's human landscape. Hambly's research offers readers a deep look into the customs and daily lives of indigenous populations, supported by the scientific rigor associated with the Field Museum's expeditions. This work remains a significant resource for students of anthropology, African history, and sociology, capturing a historical perspective on the richness and complexity of African societies. It highlights the importance of cultural preservation and the scientific endeavor to understand the world's diverse heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025654454
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Tradd Street Press