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About This Guide
This guide is intended as a guide to researching people and cultures in Africa.
Depending on how one defines the boundaries between one language or ethnic group and another, there are nearly 2,000 languages spoken in Africa, each the mother tongue of a distinct ethnic group.
Ethnic groups overlap political boundaries, languages may overlap ethnic groups, ethnic groups may be known by a myriad of different names.
This guide will offer some research tips and guidance as you begin research.
Head, African Studies Library
Beth Restrick
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African Studies Library
6th floor, Mugar Memorial Library
Mon-Fri, 9am- 5pm
6th floor, Mugar Memorial Library
Mon-Fri, 9am- 5pm
617-353-3726
Subjects: African Studies
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