Barth 1969

Barth 1969

Reference
	Barth, Frederick (editor). 1969.Ethnic groups and boundaries: The social organization of culture difference. A group of essays which are the results of a symposium of Scandinavian social anthropologists. Boston: Little, Brown. 153 pages. Location: Dallas SIL Library 572.072 B284. Interest level: specialist.

Summary
	Differences between cultures have been given much attention, but the constitution of ethnic groups has not been correspondingly investigated. Ethnic boundaries persist despite interchange and intermingling, and cultural differences persist despite interethnic contact and interdependence.
	In the introduction, outlines a combined theoretical and empirical study. Defines ethnic groups, and discusses them as culture-bearing units and organizational types. Includes consideration of polyethnic groups, ecological perspective, stratification, and minorities. Discusses language use in several chapters. Studied groups from Scandinavia, Asia, and Africa.

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