{"product_id":"culture-and-customs-of-somalia-mohamed-diriye-abdullahi-9780313313332","title":"Culture and Customs of Somalia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomalia, the Horn of Africa nation, is finally recovering from recent wars and famine. Written by a native Somali, \u003ci\u003eCulture and Customs of Somalia\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313313334\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313313332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/30\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.66h x 6.08w x 0.84d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2002 pg. 61\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2003 pg. 41","brand":"Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44057841533183,"sku":"9780313313332","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_426c4a8e-5182-4937-b104-8bd55fa347be.jpg?v=1685049177","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/culture-and-customs-of-somalia-mohamed-diriye-abdullahi-9780313313332","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}