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Culture and customs of Senegal
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Culture and customs of Senegal

Author: Eric Ross
Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2008.
Series: Culture and customs of Africa
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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From the Publisher: A blend of indigenous life in the rural countryside and metropolitan culture in urban centers, Senegal has been a small, yet prominent country on Africa's western coast. In this comprehensive study of contemporary Senegalese life, readers will learn how daily lifestyles are celebrated through both religious and secular customs. Students can investigate how Senegal's oral storytelling, Islamic  Read more...
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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Eric Ross
ISBN: 9780313340369 0313340366
OCLC Number: 191023999
Description: xxi, 127 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Contents: Series foreword / Toyin Falola -- Preface -- Chronology --1: Introduction: Geography and history of Senegal -- 2: Religion -- 3: Literature, academics, and media -- 4: Art and architecture -- 5: Cuisine and traditional dress -- 6: Family and gender -- 7: Social customs and lifestyle -- 8: Music, dance, and sports -- Bibliography -- Index.
Series Title: Culture and customs of Africa
Responsibility: Eric S. Ross.
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From the Publisher: A blend of indigenous life in the rural countryside and metropolitan culture in urban centers, Senegal has been a small, yet prominent country on Africa's western coast. In this comprehensive study of contemporary Senegalese life, readers will learn how daily lifestyles are celebrated through both religious and secular customs. Students can investigate how Senegal's oral storytelling, Islamic roots, and French colonialism have shaped literature and media in today's society. From the street to the studio, the topic of art in Senegalese life is also covered. Ross also delves into architectural styles and modern housing in urban environments, while also covering typical cuisine and traditional fashion. Readers will learn about the typical Senegalese family as a social and economic unit, and will see how music, dance, and sports play an integral role in their lives. Ideal for high school students and general readers, this volume in the Culture and Customs of Africa series is a perfect addition to any library's reference collection. Explore contemporary and traditional culture in Senegal, Africa's Land of Hospitality.

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