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Culture and Customs of South Africa
Funso Afolayan
ISBN: 0-313-32018-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32018-7
328 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 4/30/2004
List Price: $57.95 (UK Sterling Price: £39.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Description: South Africa can be considered the newest of African nations, with the ending of Apartheid in 1994. It is one of the most ethnically, culturally, and linguistically varied countries on the continent and the economic powerhouse of southern Africa. This inclusive overview is a must-have for all readers wanting a meaty introduction to South Africa today, in an historical context that pulls the strands of all South Africans, from Zulu to Afrikaner to Indian, together. Some highlights from the myriad of topics covered include oral history, multireligious traditions, wood sculpture, communal ties, cone-on-cylinder housing, changing roles of women, conjugal arrangements, and British and Boer influences.

This timely work expands our knowledge of South Africa beyond the headlines. The European angle with the story behind the Boers, the Afrikaners, and Apartheid is made clear. The African angle is the strongest, with balanced insights into various traditions and ways of life. A chronology, glossary, photos, and map complement the narrative.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Forward
    Preface
    Acknowledgments
    Chronology
    Land and People
    History and Political Economy
    Religion and World View
    Literature
    The Media
    Art and Architecture
    Cuisine and Traditional Dress
    Gender Roles, Marriage, and Family
    Social Customs and Lifestyle
    Performing Arts and Cinema
    Glossary
    Bibliographical Essay
    Index
About the Author: FUNSO AFOLAYAN is Associate Professor of History at the University of New Hampshire, Durham.
LCC Class: 306
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