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Culture and Customs of Ghana (Culture and Customs of Africa) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Steven J. Salm, Toyin Falola
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 269092
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0313320500
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.09667
EAN: 9780313320507
ASIN: 0313320500
Publication Date: March 30, 2002
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The decades of independence in Ghana have strengthened the idea of a national Ghanaian culture. The culture and customs of Ghana today are a product of diversity in traditional forms, influenced by a long history of Islamic and European contact. Culture and Customs of Ghana is the first book to concisely provide an up-to-date narrative on the most significant elements of the established cultural life and institutions as well as the most recent changes in the cultural landscape. Written expressly for students and the general reader, it belongs in every library supporting multicultural and African studies curricula. Ghana seeks to cultivate the philosophy of the "African personality," to revive, maintain, and promote Ghanaian ways of life and integrate them into political and social institutions. Ghanaians also recognize their relationship to the rest of the world and continue to develop with the forces of globalization. Culture and Customs of Ghana authoritatively discusses the vibrant and adaptable people, from their religions to music and dance. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos complement the text.
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Culture and Customs of Ghana July 18, 2006
J. Moore
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent resource for the general reader, the potential traveler, and the student who is seeking an uncomplicated and concise introduction to an important West African country. It holds the reader's interest throughout although it can also serve as a beneficial reference for the reader researching a particular topic. The organization is clear, logical, and balanced. Painful issues are presented fairly, honestly, and objectively, and points of pride abound. This book belongs in both general and academic collections.
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