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Culture and Customs of Somalia
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Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi
Book Code: GR1333
ISBN: 0-313-31333-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-31333-2
224 pages, map, photos
Greenwood Press
Publication: 10/30/2001
List Price: $57.95 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Paperback Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • ...refreshingly original in its description of aspects of Somali culture and surprisingly parochial in the survey of Somali political history.
    —International Journal of African Historical Studies     2001 vol.34 no.3
  • Librarians will want to purchase, for the high school collection and for the public library collection, countries for which your students or patrons need or request.
    —Blanche Woolls & David Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)     February 2002
Description: Somalia, the Horn of Africa nation, is finally recovering from recent wars and famine. Written by a native Somali, Culture and Customs of Somalia gives students and interested readers an in-depth look at the land and people, past and present. It is the only accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date general reference on this country. This Muslim country has strong pastoral roots and is known as a land of poets with a long oral cultural tradition. Some highlights found herein include discussion of handcrafts and artisanry, distinctive architecture and nomad housing, camel culture, intriguing food and eating customs, rites of passage, leisure and economic pursuits, education, and the Somali musical genres. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos enhance the text.
Table of Contents:
  • Illustrations
  • Series Foreword
  • Acknowledgments
  • Chronology
  • Introduction
  • Religion and Thought
  • Literature, Drama, and Media
  • Art, Architecture, and Housing
  • Cuisine and Traditional Dress
  • Gender Roles, Marriage, and Family
  • Social Customs and Lifestyle
  • Music and Dance
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Index
LC Card Number: 2001016169
LCC Class: GN650
Dewey Class: 306
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