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Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe
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Oyekan Owomoyela
Book Code:
GR1583
ISBN:
0-313-31583-3
ISBN-13:
978-0-313-31583-1
DOI:
DOI:10.1336/0313315833
192 pages, maps, photos
Greenwood Press
Publication:
11/30/2002
List Price:
$57.95
(
UK Sterling Price: £31.95
)
Availability:
In Stock
Media Type:
Hardcover
Also Available:
Ebook
Trim Size:
6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects:
Anthropology
»
Cultural Anthropology
Multicultural Studies
»
African Studies
Series Title:
Culture and Customs of Africa
Reviews:
[t]horoughly survey the history, culture, and people of each country.
—MultiCultural Review
June 2003
[u]seful to students who want to put the works of Zimbabwean writers like Shimmer Chinodya, Tsitsi Dangaremba, and Chenjerai Hove into the proper social and cultural contexts. Owomoyela does an excellent job of showing how Zimbabwean writers use their characters to explore the frictions that arise when "tradition" simply cannot go on any longer. He is particularly adept at choosing examples that capture the tensions that stretch between genders and across generations.
—International Journal of African Historical Studies
October 2003
This reference is another that may be equally appropriate on the non-fiction shelves. If you have very little on this country, this will be a welcomed addition.
—Reference for Students
April 2003
Description:
Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia, won its independence from Great Britain in 1980 yet continues to feel the impact of Western lifestyles and prejudices. This rich, accessible overview freshly examines Zimbabwe, evoking the contemporary ways of life in a largely homogenous and agricultural country.
Students and general readers will discover an engaging narrative that ranges from an explanation of the beer culture to a powerful discussion of marriage, family, and gender roles from the Zimbabwean perspective. Owomoyela also authoritatively conveys the coexistence of traditional and Western forces today in such areas as religion and music. A chronology and glossary accompany the text.
Table of Contents:
Series Foreword
Chronology
Introduction
Thought and Religion
Literature and Media
Art, Cinema, and Architecture
Leisure, Dress, and Cuisine
Gender Roles, Marriages, and Family
Social Customs and Lifestyle
Music and Dance
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
LC Card Number:
2001055647
LCC Class:
DT2908
Dewey Class:
968
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