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Nubians in Egyptbook chapter 1991 • Fernea, Robert A. (Robert Alan)
Nubians • Africa > Northern Africa
This study discusses the continuity of core elements of Nubian culture in the face of massive outmigration of adult men (and to some extent women) in search of employment in Egyptian cities and the resettlement of entire communities in new government...Epiloguebook chapter 1991 • Fernea, Robert A. (Robert Alan) & Rouchdy, Aleya
Nubians • Africa > Northern Africa
With increased and more widespread labor migration, Nubian culture has confronted changes, including a decline in the number of children speaking Nubian as their mother tongue, losses of traditional customs and ceremonies, and the commercialization o...