Jason Morgan, Toyin Falola, Bukola Oyeniyi

Culture and Customs of Libya

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Ideal for high school students and undergraduates, this volume explores contemporary life and culture in Libya. Libya is one of Africa's largest nations, but its topography is dominated by a huge southern desert with some of the hottest temperatures recorded anywhere in the world. Culture and Customs of Libya explores the daily lives of the 90 million men, women, and children who struggle to get by in this authoritarian state, where only a fraction of the land is arable and 90 percent of the people live in less than 10 percent of the area, primarily along the Mediterranean coast. In this comprehensive overview of modern Libyan life, readers can explore topics such as religion, contemporary literature, media, art, housing, music, and dance. They will learn about education and employment and will see how traditions and customs of the past-including those from Libya's long domination by the Ottoman Empire and 40 years as an Italian colony-are kept alive or have evolved to fit into today's modern age.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Greenwood
• Seitenzahl: 186
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Mai 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 451g
• ISBN-13: 9780313378591
• ISBN-10: 0313378592
• Artikelnr.: 31387609

Autorenporträt

Jason Morgan is an author who writes psychological thrillers and horror. His books are full of suspense and mystery, leaving readers out of breath. Morgan is also a music lover and has a sense of humor that brings a smile to everyone's face. He spends time with family and friends, and he loves going outdoors and spending time in nature. His books are dark and gritty, and they will leave readers feeling more unsettled than ever. If you're a fan of thriller, horror, and fiction, you will not be able to resist picking up a book by Jason Morgan. "Always be psychologically thrilling." -Jason Morgan

Inhaltsangabe

Series Foreword Preface Chronology 1 Introduction 2 Religions and Worldview
3 Literature and Media 4 Art and Architecture/Housing 5 Cuisine and
Traditional Dress 6 Gender Roles, Marriage, and Family 7 Social Customs and
Lifestyle 8 Music and Dance Glossary Bibliography Index