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082			_a306.0968 AFOL
100			_aAfolayan, Funso _9188486
245			_aCulture and customs of South Africa _cAfolayan Funso
260			_aWestport, Conn. : _bGreenwood Press, _c2004.
300			_axxiv, 301 pages _bcolour illustrations: map _c25 cm.
490			_aCulture and customs of South Africa _x9780313 320187
504			_aSummary: 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.
521			_aAdult
942			_2ddc _cBOOK _w12663 _xPriscilla Nozizwe Mogale _y12663 _zPriscilla Nozizwe Mogale
999			_c766989 _d766988