The Gurage

A People of the Ensete Culture

William A. Shack

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English

Routledge
29 April 2020

Social & cultural anthropology; Regional geography

Series: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century

Originally published in 1966 this study gives a detailed account of all aspects of Gurage life. An introductory chapter on South-West Ethiopia and the history of the area is followed by descriptions of Gurage settlements, ensete (banana-like plants) cultivation, kinship and marriage, the political system and religious organization. The author's fieldwork and discussions with many resident and migrant Gurage in Addis Ababa enabled him to provide a valuable account of a hitherto little known people and ethnographic area.

By: William A. Shack
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 460g
ISBN: 9781138598096
ISBN 10: 1138598097
Series: African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 29 April 2020
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introductory 2. Ecology and Communications 3. Land, Labour and Ensete 4. Kinship, Local Organization, Family and Marriage 5. The Political System: Clanship and Ritual 6. Religious Organization. Conclusions.

William A. Shack