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Culture summary: Betsileo

HRAFNew Haven, Conn. • Published In 2003 • Pages:

By: Kottak, Conrad P..

Abstract
This is a culture summary of the Betsileo. General information is presented on major aspects of economy, kinship, marriage, family, sociopolitical organization, and religion and expressive culture.
Subjects
Identification
Culture summary
culture
Betsileo
HRAF PubDate
2003
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2003
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1830-1995
Coverage Place
Betsileo Province, Madagascar
Notes
Originally published in: Encyclopedia of World Cultures, Volume 9, Africa and the Middle East, John Middleton and Amal Rassam Volume editors. Boston, Mass.: G. K. Hall & Co: 1995
Includes bibliographical references
LCSH
Betsileo (Malagasy people)