Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe

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Oyekan Owomoyela

ISBN: 0-313-31583-3

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-31583-1

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192 pages

Greenwood Press

Publication: 11/30/2002

List Price: $57.95 (UK Sterling Price: £39.95)

Discount Price: $28.98 Sale Price for U.S. Customers Only. Save 50%. Ends 12/31/2009.

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

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Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Culture and Customs of Africa

Description: Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia, won its independence from Great Britain in 1980 yet continues to feel the impact of Western lifestyles and prejudices. This rich, accessible overview freshly examines Zimbabwe, evoking the contemporary ways of life in a largely homogenous and agricultural country.

Students and general readers will discover an engaging narrative that ranges from an explanation of the beer culture to a powerful discussion of marriage, family, and gender roles from the Zimbabwean perspective. Owomoyela also authoritatively conveys the coexistence of traditional and Western forces today in such areas as religion and music. A chronology and glossary accompany the text.

Table of Contents:

Series Foreword
Chronology
Introduction
Thought and Religion
Literature and Media
Art, Cinema, and Architecture
Leisure, Dress, and Cuisine
Gender Roles, Marriages, and Family
Social Customs and Lifestyle
Music and Dance
Glossary
Bibliography
Index

About the Author: OYEKAN OWOMOYELA is a Ryan Professor of African Literature at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

LCC Class: 968

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