01836nam a22002057a 4500 20240902121653.0 240902b sa ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9780313 32018 hbk RDA 3228 E 306.0968 AFOL Afolayan, Funso 188486 Culture and customs of South Africa Afolayan Funso Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2004. xxiv, 301 pages colour illustrations: map 25 cm. Culture and customs of South Africa 9780313 320187 Summary: A look at the country of South Africa, its history, culture, customs. South Africa can be considered the newest of African nations, with the ending of Apartheid in 1994. It is one of the most ethnically, culturally, and linguistically varied countries on the continent and the economic powerhouse of southern Africa. This inclusive overview is a must-have for all readers wanting a meaty introduction to South Africa today, in an historical context that pulls the strands of all South Africans, from Zulu to Afrikaner to Indian, together. Some highlights from the myriad of topics covered include oral history, multireligious traditions, wood sculpture, communal ties, cone-on-cylinder housing, changing roles of women, conjugal arrangements, and British and Boer influences. This timely work expands our knowledge of South Africa beyond the headlines. The European angle with the story behind the Boers, the Afrikaners, and Apartheid is made clear. The African angle is the strongest, with balanced insights into various traditions and ways of life. A chronology, glossary, photos, and map complement the narrative.--Publisher's description. Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-290) and index. Adult ddc BOOK 12663 Priscilla Nozizwe Mogale 12663 Priscilla Nozizwe Mogale 766989 766988 0 0 ddc 0 0 300 MKHUL MKHUL Non_Fiction 2024-09-02 368.00 0 306.0968 AFOL 33228 02288678 2024-09-02 2024-09-02 BOOK