Hunter-Gatherers of the Congo Basin

Taylor & Francis

Hunter-Gatherers of the Congo BasinCultures, Histories, and Biology of African Pygmies\nAuthor(s): Barry S. Hewlett\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138525566, 978-1138525566\nSynopsis\nThe forest foragers of the Congo Basin, known collectively as \""Pygmies,\"" are the largest and most diverse group of active hunter-gatherers remaining in the world. At least fifteen different ethno-linguistic groups exist in the Congo Basin with a total population of 250,000 to 350,000 individuals. Extensive knowledge about these groups has accumulated in the last forty years, but readers have been forced to piece together what is known from many sources. French, Japanese, American, and British researchers have conducted the majority of the research; each national research group has its own academic traditions, history, and publications. Here, leading academic authorities from diverse national traditions summarize recent research .