Encyclopedia of the Yorùbá
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Encyclopedia of the Yorùbá
Indiana University Press, c2016
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
List of Entries
Entries A to Z
List of Contributors
Index
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