The Angolan people today are revealed for this first time in depth after decades of civil war.
Series ForewordChronology1 Introduction2 Religion and Worldview3 Literature and Media4 Art, Architecture, and Housing5 Leisure, Dress, and Cuisine6 Marriage, Family, and Gender Roles7 Social Customs and Lifestyle8 Music and DanceGlossaryBibliographyIndex
ADEBAYO O. OYEBADE is Associate Professor of History at Tennessee State University.
Aimed at students and general readers, this volume provides a basic
understanding of the culture and customs of Angola. In the
introduction, Oyebade briefly recounts Angola's history and
supplies information on the country's geography, economy, and
politics. Subsequent chapters focus on areas such as religion,
literature, architecture, leisure activities, gender roles, and
music. Supplemental materials include a chronology, glossary, and
suggestions for further reading.
*Reference & Research Book News*
[A] much-needed survey perfect for both high school and
college-level collections assigning reports on individual African
nations. History and culture provide broad analysis on Angola's
background and development, setting it apart from other African
experiences in a book perfect for in-depth analysis.
*Midwest Book Review - California Bookwatch*
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