Encyclopedia of the Yoruba

Encyclopedia of the Yoruba

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Yoruba people today number more than 30 million strong, with significant numbers in the United States, Nigeria, Europe, and Brazil. This landmark reference work emphasizes Yoruba history, geography and demography, language and linguistics, literature, philosophy, religion, and art. The 285 entries include biographies of prominent Yoruba figures, artists, and authors; the histories of political institutions; and the impact of technology and media, urban living, and contemporary culture on Yoruba people worldwide. Written by Yoruba experts on all continents, this encyclopedia provides comprehensive background to the global Yoruba and their distinctive and vibrant history and culture.

Book information

ISBN: 9780253021441
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 909.0496333003
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 388
Weight: 974g
Height: 215mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 25mm