Culture And Customs of Botswana

Informationen zum Autor James Denbow, Phenyo C. Thebe Klappentext Botswana's large deposits of diamonds have made it one of the richest African countries on a per capita basis. However, more than wealth, what has made Botswana a model country in southern Africa is its long tradition of democratic rule, respect for ethnic and racial differences, freedom of the press, and governmental programs to support its citizens. Even though Botswana has had its share of problems-including ecological disasters such as drought- the spirit of its people and their willingness, despite cultural differences, to work together to overcome such setbacks make this country exceptional. General readers will find a wealth of up-to-date information on such topics as the legacy of Christian missionaries, especially the famous David Livingstone, society post-Independence, the unique blend of Christianity and ancestral spiritual practices, the AIDS crisis, initiation rites, community rule by chiefs, polygamy, cattle raising, food and beer, betrothal customs, education, unique games, the integral music and dance, and much more. The authors provide a thorough, one-stop resource for learning about a significant country that has stayed peaceful despite the strife of neighboring South Africa and Angola, for example. Narrative chapters by these insiders cover the land, people, languages, education, economy, history, religion and worldview, literature and media, art and architecture, cuisine and traditional dress, gender roles, marriage, and family, social customs and lifestyle, and music and dance. Photos, a chronology, and a glossary complement the narrative. Zusammenfassung Talking about Botswana! this book provides information on such topics as the legacy of Christian missionaries! especially David Livingstone! society since Independence! the unique blend of Christianity and ancestral spiritual practices! the AIDS crisis! and more. It also features photos! a chronology! and a glossary. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Preface Chronology Introduction Religion and Worldview Literature and Media Art and Architecture Cuisine and Traditional Dress Gender Roles, Marriage, and Family Social Customs and Lifestyle Music, Dance, and Theater Selected Bibliography Index ...

Product details

• Authors: James Denbow, James R./ Thebe Denbow, Denbow James, Phenyo C. Thebe, Thebe Phenyo C.
• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2006
• EAN: 9780313331787
• ISBN: 978-0-313-33178-7
• No. of pages: 244
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 241 mm x 25 mm
• Series: Culture and Customs of Africa; Cultures and Customs of the World; Cultures and Customs of the World; Culture and Customs of Africa
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Botswana, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Geography and World Cultures: Countries and Regions