Culture and customs of Sudan /

Amid a Sudan's dark history, saturated with conflicts and tragic current events, lies a culture with deep roots, going back as far as 8000 BC. With several hundred ethnic groups and languages, Sudan is one of the world's most diverse countries. Learn how these cultures have blended and col...

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Main Author: Essien, Kwame
Other Authors: Falola, Toyin
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, ©2009.
Series:Culture and customs of Africa.
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Online Access:CONNECT
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Summary:Amid a Sudan's dark history, saturated with conflicts and tragic current events, lies a culture with deep roots, going back as far as 8000 BC. With several hundred ethnic groups and languages, Sudan is one of the world's most diverse countries. Learn how these cultures have blended and collided throughout the centuries, and examine how traditions and customs are kept alive today. Religious beliefs, social customs, arts, literature, and cuisine are among the topics discussed in this volume, which is ideal for high school and undergraduate students. Chapters include:L̂ L̂D̂BLLand, People, and His.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 193 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-183) and index.
ISBN:9780313344398
0313344396
9783133443814
313344381X