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A six-volume set arranged by large geographical regions contains an introduction to the countries of the African continent, including coverage of ethnic groups, material cultures, performing arts, literature, religions, and social life and customs.
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Through a detailed and holistic regional study of North Africa's ethnic groups, cultures, languages, religions, music, dance, art, crafts, and architecture, North Africa provides students with a comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date review of this region. This volume contains a regional introduction followed by a series of A-to-Z articles on specific ethnic groups, material cultures, performing arts and literature, and religious, social, and cultural topics. This volume also includes an index specific to this subject area.Topics include:Arabic literatureBerbersContemporary artFurMarriage and familyMetalworkNubiansOral literatureShillukTelevision and radio.
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