Culture and Customs of Ghana / Edition 1

by Steven J. Salm, Toyin Falola

Overview

The decades of independence in Ghana have strengthened the idea of a national Ghanaian culture. The culture and customs of Ghana today are a product of diversity in traditional forms, influenced by a long history of Islamic and European contact. Culture and Customs of Ghana is the first book to concisely provide an up-to-date narrative on the most significant elements of the established cultural life and institutions as well as the most recent changes in the cultural landscape. Written expressly for students and the general reader, it belongs in every library supporting multicultural and African studies curricula.

Ghana seeks to cultivate the philosophy of the African personality, to revive, maintain, and promote Ghanaian ways of life and integrate them into political and social institutions. Ghanaians also recognize their relationship to the rest of the world and continue to develop with the forces of globalization. Culture and Customs of Ghana authoritatively discusses the vibrant and adaptable people, from their religions to music and dance. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos complement the text.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313320507
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/30/2002
Series:	Culture and Customs of Africa
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	246
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.62(d)
Lexile:	1280L (what's this?)

About the Author

STEVEN J. SALM is a William S. Livingston Fellow in the Department of History at the University of Texas, Austin.

TOYIN FALOLA is the Frances Higginbothom Nalle Centennial Professor in History at the University of Texas, Austin. He is the author of The History of Nigeria (Greenwood, 1999) and Culture and Customs of Nigeria (Greenwood, 2001).

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Preface
Chronology
Introduction
Religion and Worldview
Literature and Media
Art and Architecture/Housing
Cuisine and Traditional Dress
Gender Roles, Marriage, and Familiy
Social Customs and Lifestyle
Music and Dance
Glossary
Bibliographic Essay
Index

Editorial Reviews

Ghana's culture and customs have been influenced by a long history of Islamic and European contact. This book provides a narrative on cultural life and institutions in Ghana and looks at recent changes in the cultural landscape, for students and general readers. Chapters describe religion and worldview, literature and media, art and architecture, cuisine and traditional dress, gender roles and family, social customs and lifestyle, and music and dance. A chronology, glossary, and b&w photos are included. The authors teach history at the University of Texas-Austin. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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