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Culture and Customs of Senegal (Culture and Customs of Africa) | 
 enlarge | Author: Eric S. Ross
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Category: Book
Buy New: $49.95
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Sales Rank: 866661
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0313340366
Dewey Decimal Number: 966.3
EAN: 9780313340369
ASIN: 0313340366
Publication Date: April 30, 2008
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Product Description
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.
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