The Gurage
A People of the Ensete Culture
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
| Author: | William A. Shack | ISBN: | 9780429943584 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | September 3, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | William A. Shack |
| ISBN: | 9780429943584 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | September 3, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
