ISBN:
0415323282
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (343 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Caucasus world. Peoples of the Caucasus
Series Statement:
Caucasus World: Peoples of the Caucasus Ser.
Parallel Title:
Print version Chechens : A handbook
DDC:
305.89/99641
Keywords:
Ethnology
;
Ingush History
;
Chechens History
;
Checheno-Ingushetia (Russia) ; Social life and customs
;
Chechens ; History
;
Ethnology ; Russia (Federation) ; Checheno-Ingushetia
;
Ingush ; History
;
Electronic books
;
Checheno-Ingushetia (Russia) Social life and customs
Abstract:
This book provides a ready introduction, and practical guide to the Chechen people and some little-known and rarely-considered aspects of Chechen culture, including customs and traditions, folklore, arts and architecture, music, and literature
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 People and land; 2 History from the earliest to the end of the eighteenth century AD; 3 History from the Russian-Caucasian War to the Second World War; 4 History from the deportation to the 'Second' Chechen War; 5 Politics and current affairs; 6 Society; 7 Economy; 8 Religion and beliefs; 9 Customs and traditions; 10 Folklore; 11 Arts, crafts and architecture; 12 Music and dance; 13 Language and linguistic policy; 14 Literature; 15 Media and film ; 16 The diaspora; Afterword
Description / Table of Contents:
Proverbs and sayingsAppendix 1 ; Appendix 2; Appendix 3 ; Appendix 4; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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