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PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF NORTH AFRICA
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| By: |
Peter Mitchell (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£40.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0816062617 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780816062614 |
| Publisher: |
FACTS ON FILE INC |
| Pub. date: |
1 July, 2006 |
| Series: |
Peoples and Cultures of Africa S. |
| Pages: |
112 |
| Description: |
Offering a regional study of North Africa's ethnic groups, cultures, languages, religions, music, dance, art, crafts, and architecture, this title provides students with a comprehensive review of this region. It includes a series of articles on specific ethnic groups, material cultures, performing arts and literature, and cultural topics. |
| Synopsis: |
Through a detailed and holistic regional study of North Africa's ethnic groups, cultures, languages, religions, music, dance, art, crafts, and architecture, "North Africa" provides students with a comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date review of this region. This volume contains a regional introduction followed by a series of A-to-Z articles on specific ethnic groups, material cultures, performing arts and literature, and religious, social, and cultural topics. This volume also includes an index specific to this subject area. Topics included are: Arabic literature; Berbers; Contemporary art; Fur; Marriage and family; Metalwork; Nubians; Oral literature; Shilluk; and, Television and radio. |
| Illustrations: |
More than 100 photographs & full-colour illustrations, maps & artworks, |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Facts On File Inc |
| Returns: |
Returnable |