Title:
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PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF EAST AFRICA
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By: |
Peter Mitchell (Editor) |
Format: |
Hardback |
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£42.95 |
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ISBN 10: |
0816062633 |
ISBN 13: |
9780816062638 |
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 East 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 East Africa's ethnic groups, cultures, languages, religions, music, dance, art, crafts, and architecture, "East 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: Amhara; Falasha; Dance and song; Ganda; Hutu and Tutsi; Makonde; Music and musical instruments; Oromo; Swahili; and Textiles. |
Illustrations: |
More than 100 photographs & full-colour illustrations, maps & artworks, |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
Facts On File Inc |
Returns: |
Returnable |