| Author |
Buschan, Georg, 1863-1942 |
| Title |
Die Sitten der Völker, Dritter Band
Liebe, Ehe, Heirat, Geburt, Religion, Aberglaube, Lebensgewohnheiten, Kultureigentümlichkeiten, Tod und Bestattung bei allen Völkern der Erde
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| Original Publication |
Germany: Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft,1916.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Afrika (Schluß) -- Amerika -- Europa.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Die Sitten der Völker, Dritter Band" by Georg Buschan is an anthropological work written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a detailed exploration of cultural practices, rituals, beliefs, and social customs among various peoples across the globe. It likely examines topics such as marriage, birth, religion, superstitions, and death, with particular emphasis on the behaviors and customs found in different communities. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a methodical transcription of cultural practices among diverse groups, focusing initially on West Africa. It elaborates on the geographical and linguistic groupings of the different peoples, highlighting significant tribes such as the Mandingo and various Bantustämmen. It also discusses the influence of European colonialism on these cultures, reflecting on attire, decorative practices like tattooing and body modification, as well as elements of their domestic and economic lives. Additionally, it touches on religious beliefs, including the substantial role of Islam and indigenous practices, providing context to the intricate social structures and cultural nuances of the featured communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
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| Subject |
Ethnology
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| Subject |
Manners and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67666 |
| Release Date |
Mar 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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