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- catalog abstract "Somalia, the Horn of Africa nation, is finally recovering from recent wars and famine. Written by a native Somali, Culture and Customs of Somalia gives students and interested readers an in-depth look at the land and people, past and present. It is the only accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date general reference on this country. Somalia was once colonized by Europeans, but Abdullahi's superb survey, with its historical context, evokes a Somaliland from a Somali viewpoint. This Muslim country has strong pastoral roots and is known as a land of poets with a long oral cultural tradition. Some highlights found herein include discussion of handcrafts and artisanry, distinctive architecture and nomad housing, camel culture, intriguing food and eating customs, rites of passage, leisure and economic pursuits, education, and the Somali musical genres. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos enhance the text.--Publisher's description.".
- catalog contributor b12325893.
- catalog coverage "Somalia Social life and customs.".
- catalog created "2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2001.".
- catalog description "Chronology -- Note on spelling of Somali names and words -- Introduction -- Religion and thought -- Literature, drama, and media -- Art, architecture, and housing -- Cuisine and traditional dress -- Gender roles, marriage, and family -- Social customs and lifestyle -- Music and dance -- Glossary.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-187) and index.".
- catalog description "Somalia, the Horn of Africa nation, is finally recovering from recent wars and famine. Written by a native Somali, Culture and Customs of Somalia gives students and interested readers an in-depth look at the land and people, past and present. It is the only accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date general reference on this country. Somalia was once colonized by Europeans, but Abdullahi's superb survey, with its historical context, evokes a Somaliland from a Somali viewpoint. This Muslim country has strong pastoral roots and is known as a land of poets with a long oral cultural tradition. Some highlights found herein include discussion of handcrafts and artisanry, distinctive architecture and nomad housing, camel culture, intriguing food and eating customs, rites of passage, leisure and economic pursuits, education, and the Somali musical genres. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos enhance the text.--Publisher's description.".
- catalog extent "xix, 198 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Culture and customs of Somalia.".
- catalog identifier "0313313334 (alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Culture and customs of Somalia.".
- catalog isPartOf "Culture and customs of Africa, 1530-8367".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "2001.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press,".
- catalog relation "Culture and customs of Somalia.".
- catalog spatial "Somalia Social life and customs.".
- catalog spatial "Somalia.".
- catalog subject "306/.096773 21".
- catalog subject "Ethnology Somalia.".
- catalog subject "GN650.S65 A34 2001".
- catalog tableOfContents "Chronology -- Note on spelling of Somali names and words -- Introduction -- Religion and thought -- Literature, drama, and media -- Art, architecture, and housing -- Cuisine and traditional dress -- Gender roles, marriage, and family -- Social customs and lifestyle -- Music and dance -- Glossary.".
- catalog title "Culture and customs of Somalia / Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi.".
- catalog type "text".