Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313315831)

Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia, won its independence from Great Britain in 1980 yet continues to feel the impact of Western lifestyles and prejudices. This rich, accessible overview freshly examines Zimbabwe, evoking the contemporary ways of life in a largely homogenous and agricultural country.

Students and general readers will discover an engaging narrative that ranges from an explanation of the beer culture to a powerful discussion of marriage, family, and gender roles from the Zimbabwean perspective. Owomoyela also authoritatively conveys the coexistence of traditional and Western forces today in such areas as religion and music. A chronology and glossary accompany the text.

Author: Oyekan Owomoyela
ISBN-10: 0313315833
ISBN-13: 9780313315831
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 11/30/2002
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.57h x 6.50w x 0.78d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2004 pg. 42