Addis Ababa -The Evolution of an Urban African Cultural Landscape.

As a relatively new urban landscape, Addis Ababa possesses a rich cultural history that continues to develop today. Drawing on numerous first-person accounts of Addis Ababa from its inception to the present day, as well as the author's own field research, this work traces the development of the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Reminick, Ronald A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press, 2010.
Temas:
Urbanization > Ethiopia > Addis Ababa.
Natural resources > Ethiopia > Addis Ababa.
Urbanisation > Éthiopie > Addis-Abeba.
Ressources naturelles > Éthiopie > Addis-Abeba.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Sociology > Urban.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
Economic history
Ethnic relations
Natural resources
Urbanization
Sociology & Social History.
Social Sciences.
Communities - Urban Groups.
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) > Ethnic relations.
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) > Economic conditions.
Addis-Abeba (Éthiopie) > Relations interethniques.
Addis-Abeba (Éthiopie) > Conditions économiques.
Ethiopia > Addis Ababa
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:As a relatively new urban landscape, Addis Ababa possesses a rich cultural history that continues to develop today. Drawing on numerous first-person accounts of Addis Ababa from its inception to the present day, as well as the author's own field research, this work traces the development of the city from a military camp to the fastest-growing city in Africa. Careful attention is given to all elements of Addis Ababa, including its people, customs, geography, economy, psychology and its place in global culture. This book presents a holistic and diachronic view of the city and sets the stage for.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (316 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780773419001
0773419004

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