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Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe
Oyekan Owomoyela
ISBN: 0-313-31583-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-31583-1
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
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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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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