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Culture and Customs of South Africa
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Funso Afolayan
Book Code: GR2018
ISBN: 0-313-32018-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32018-7
328 pages, map, photos
Greenwood Press
Publication: 4/30/2004
List Price: $57.95 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)
Discount Price: $40.57 Greenwood Press Fall 2008 Backlist Sale. Use code 0826. Save 30%. Ends 12/31/2008.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • [A] useful and comprehensive study of elements of South African history and society with an emphasis on a broad interpretation of culture....For those unfamiliar with South Africa, this book would be a good introduction to some of the major elements of the country's complex and rich history and cultures.
    —The International Journal of African Historical Studies     2005
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
LC Card Number: 2003060058
LCC Class: GN656
Dewey Class: 306
PDF Catalogs:
Sale Catalog 2008.pdf
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