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| Culture and Customs of Zambia (Culture and Customs of Africa) | 
| Author: Scott D. Taylor
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Category: Book
Buy New: $49.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 883338
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 168
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0313332460
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.096894
EAN: 9780313332463
ASIN: 0313332460
Publication Date: October 30, 2006
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Product Description
Zambia stands out in Africa as one of the continent's most peaceful countries. In its early years as an independent state, Zambia became a regional bulwark against imperialism and colonial domination and South African apartheid. Today, it stands out as an important example of Africa's recent democratization, experiencing both incredible success as well as some notable setbacks. The country is also one of the most urbanized in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a result of this urban influx, Zambia's diverse ethno-linguistic groups interact regularly. Moreover, many contemporary Zambian households, especially those in cities, are also exposed to the media, technology, and influences of western urbanized cultures, from Internet cafes to hip hop music. The interesting ways that "tradition" and "modernity" conflict and combine in contemporary Zambia are prime considerations in this book. This book explores Zambia's culture, with an eye toward its historical experiences and its particular endowments. It focuses on how "traditional" and "modern" interact, and sometimes collide, in the country through topics such as religion, gender roles and family, cuisine, the arts, literature, and more. The major groups are examined to give the reader an idea about how many Zambians live.
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A perfect choice for reports. February 4, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
You never hear much about Africa's Zambia because it's one of the continent's most peaceful countries - that alone will attract any high school or college-level student to a research project assigning an African country - making CULTURE AND CUSTOMS OF ZAMBIA a top recommendation despite its quiet appearance. Zambia is home to many diverse cultures and thus holds far more variety than many African nations: CULTURE AND CUSTOMS OF ZAMBIA is the high school or college-level student's key to understanding the complex nation - and it's a perfect choice for reports.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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