Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia, won its independence from Great Britain in 1980 yet continues to feel the impact of Western lifestyles and prejudices. This rich, accessible overview freshly examines Zimbabwe, evoking the contemporary ways of life in a largely homogenous and agricultural country.

Students and general readers will discover an engaging narrative that ranges from an explanation of the beer culture to a powerful discussion of marriage, family, and gender roles from the Zimbabwean perspective. Owomoyela also authoritatively conveys the coexistence of traditional and Western forces today in such areas as religion and music. A chronology and glossary accompany the text.

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Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia, won its independence from Great Britain in 1980 yet continues to feel the impact of Western lifestyles and prejudices. This rich, accessible overview freshly examines Zimbabwe, evoking the contemporary ways of life in a largely homogenous and agricultural country.

Students and general readers will discover an engaging narrative that ranges from an explanation of the beer culture to a powerful discussion of marriage, family, and gender roles from the Zimbabwean perspective. Owomoyela also authoritatively conveys the coexistence of traditional and Western forces today in such areas as religion and music. A chronology and glossary accompany the text.

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Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe

Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe

by Oyekan Owomoyela
Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe

Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe

by Oyekan Owomoyela

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Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia, won its independence from Great Britain in 1980 yet continues to feel the impact of Western lifestyles and prejudices. This rich, accessible overview freshly examines Zimbabwe, evoking the contemporary ways of life in a largely homogenous and agricultural country.

Students and general readers will discover an engaging narrative that ranges from an explanation of the beer culture to a powerful discussion of marriage, family, and gender roles from the Zimbabwean perspective. Owomoyela also authoritatively conveys the coexistence of traditional and Western forces today in such areas as religion and music. A chronology and glossary accompany the text.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780313315831
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 11/30/2002
Series: Culture and Customs of Africa
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

OYEKAN OWOMOYELA is a Ryan Professor of African Literature at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Chronology
Introduction
Thought and Religion
Literature and Media
Art, Cinema, and Architecture
Leisure, Dress, and Cuisine
Gender Roles, Marriages, and Family
Social Customs and Lifestyle
Music and Dance
Glossary
Bibliography
Index

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