Culture and Customs of Tanzania

by Kefa M. Otiso

Overview

This book provides a fascinating, up-to-date overview of the social, cultural, economic, and political landscapes of Tanzania.

In Culture and Customs of Tanzania, author Kefa M. Otiso presents an approachable basic overview of the country's key characteristics, covering topics such as Tanzania's land, peoples, languages, education system, resources, occupations, economy, government, and history. This recent addition to Greenwood's Culture and Customs of Africa series also contains chapters that portray the culture and social customs of Tanzania, such as the country's religion and worldview; literature, film, and media; art, architecture, and housing; cuisine and traditional dress; gender roles, marriage, family structures, and lifestyle; and music, dance, and drama.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798216069911
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	01/24/2013
Series:	Culture and Customs of Africa
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Kefa M. Otiso, PhD, is associate professor of geography and director of the Global Village at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.
KEFA M. OTISO is Assistant Professor of Geography, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword ix

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xiii

Chronology xv

1 Introduction 1

2 Religion and Worldview 43

3 Literature, Media, and Film 68

4 Art and Architecture/Housing 99

5 Cuisine and Dress 122

6 Marriage, Family, Lineage, and Gender Roles 145

7 Social Customs and Lifestyles 164

8 Music, Dance, and Drama 190

Selected Bibliography 221

Index 231

Editorial Reviews

This book provides a concise and yet thorough overview of Tanzanian culture. . . . This work is highly recommended for any library supporting a multicultural or African studies program.” —ARBA

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