Politics of Dress in Somali Culture

Informationen zum Autor Heather Marie Akou Klappentext With the collapse of the Somali state, Somalis continue a connection with their homeland and community through what they wear every day. Zusammenfassung Politics and culture in everyday apparel Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments Timeline of Events 1 The Political Symbolism of Dress 2 The Origins of Somali Dress-Prehistory to 1800 3 A Class of Civilizations-1800 to 1945 4 Dressing the Nation-1945 to 1991 5 Dress in a Time of Extreme Change-1991 to 2010 6 The Relevance of History Glossary Appendix A - Stamps issued in Somalia, 1960-1980 Bibliography Index

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• Authors: Heather M Akou, Heather M. Akou, Akou Heather M
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.2011
• EAN: 9780253223135
• ISBN: 978-0-253-22313-5
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: African Expressive Cultures; African Expressive Cultures
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)