ISBN:
9780313344381
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xix, 193 p)
,
ill., maps
,
25 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Culture and customs of Africa
Parallel Title:
Print version Culture and Customs of Sudan
DDC:
962.4
Keywords:
Sudan Social life and customs
;
Sudan Civilization
Abstract:
Amid a Sudan's dark history, saturated with conflicts and tragic current events, lies a culture with deep roots, going back as far as 8000 BC. With several hundred ethnic groups and languages, Sudan is one of the world's most diverse countries. Learn how these cultures have blended and collided throughout the centuries, and examine how traditions and customs are kept alive today. Religious beliefs, social customs, arts, literature, and cuisine are among the topics discussed in this volume, which is ideal for high school and undergraduate students.Chapters include:^L ^L^DBLLand, People, and His
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Series Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chronology; 1 Introduction; 2 Religion and Worldview; 3 Literature and Media; 4 Art and Architecture/Housing; 5 Cuisine and Traditional Dress; 6 Gender Roles, Marriage and Family; 7 Social Customs and Lifestyle; 8 Music and Dance; Glossary; Bibliographic Essay; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-183) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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