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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Autor principal: Reminick, Ronald A. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lewiston : Edwin Mellen Press 2010.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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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:316 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780773419001