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Culture and Customs of Egypt
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Molefi Kete Asante
Book Code: GR1740
ISBN: 0-313-31740-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-31740-8
184 pages, map, photos
Greenwood Press
Publication: 9/30/2002
List Price: $57.95 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • ...a straightforward and reader accessible look at daily life in modern Egypt, including its people, history, religion, art, food, social customs and much, much more...ideal for students and non-specialist general readers alike. Culture and Customs of Egypt is an enriching presentation and survey of a great Middle East nation which is very highly recommended reading for tourists, vacationers, armchair travelers, and anyone else who wants or needs to know the basics of life, culture, society, and religion in Egypt today.
    —Internet BookWatch     February 2003
Description: Modern Egypt blends African history and geography with Arab culture and religion. With its position at the crossroads of Africa, its status as a major Islamic nation, and continuing interest in its ancient monuments, Egypt makes for fascinating study. This volume provides an accessible, up-to-date overview of a society that greatly evolved, yet retains traces of attitudes and behaviors from the days of the Pharaohs. This volume's insights into everyday life, sociopolitical structures, and cultural institutions transcend ordinary guide books. Asante, a noted Africanist, authoritatively presents the richness of Egypt from the Nile to the Nubian influence, to Cairo congestion and carpet schools. Chapters describe the land, people, history, education, tourism, religion, art and architecture, food, social customs and lifestyles, literature, media, cinema, and performing arts. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos enhance the text.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Foreword
  • Preface
  • Chronology
  • Land, People, and Historical Overview
  • Government, Economy, Education, and Tourism
  • Religion and World View
  • Architecture and Art
  • Social Customs and Lifestyles
  • Media and Cinema
  • Literature and the Performing Arts
  • Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Index
LC Card Number: 2002021620
LCC Class: DT70
Dewey Class: 962
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