Culture and Customs of Morocco

by Raphael Chijioke Njoku

Overview

Njoku (African history, U. of Louisville) recounts the modern culture, society, and lifestyle of Morocco, which combines Berber, African, European, Arab, and Jewish customs. The introduction covers the history of the country, its land, people, and languages. The majority of the discussion centers on religions, including Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, politics, literature in indigenous and Western languages, media, traditional and contemporary art and architecture, cuisine and dishes, types of dress, ceremonies, gender roles, marriage, family, social customs, festivals, music, and dance. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313038433
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/30/2005
Series:	Culture and Customs of Africa
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

RAPHAEL CHIJIOKE NJOKU is Assistant Professor of African History at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, and an adjunct at Indiana University Southeast.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

Njoku recounts the modern culture, society, and lifestyle of Morocco, which combines Berber, African, European, Arab, and Jewish customs. The introduction covers the history of the country, its land, people, and languages. The majority of the discussion centers on religions, including Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, politics, literature in indigenous and Western languages, media, traditional and contemporary art and architecture, cuisine and dishes, types of dress, ceremonies, gender roles, marriage, family, social customs, festivals, music, and dance.” —Art Book News Annual

“[I]ncorporat[es] a wealth of information in a relatively short book in very accessible language… with this book in hand, those students new to Moroccan affairs or, indeed, the study of North Africa and the Middle East, will need to look no further for a broad introduction to the subject of Moroccan culture and customs - any issue a student could possibly wish to read about is touched upon by Njoku.” —The Maghreb Review

“Culture and Customs of Morocco allows for a thorough understanding of Moroccan culture; from its history and religious influences through its social, political and cultural strengths. Chapters also provide critical overviews of changes and improvements in progress, as well as surveying the country's people, land, and economy. A powerful coverage which will appeal into high school and public library collections.” —Midwest Book Review/Internet Bookwatch

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