Read more
Informationen zum Autor SCOTT TAYLOR hails from Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a writer and a musician, and an avid world traveler. His short stories and his poetry have appeared in numerous print and online publications, and his novellas 'Freak' and 'Ernie and the Golden Egg' are slated for inclusion in an upcoming Running Wild Press anthology. Scott graduated from Cornell University and was also a computer programmer in a past life. Klappentext Zambia stands out in Africa as one of the continent's most peaceful countries. In its early years as an independent state, Zambia became a regional bulwark against imperialism and colonial domination and South African apartheid. Today, it stands out as an important example of Africa's recent democratization, experiencing both incredible success as well as some notable setbacks. The country is also one of the most urbanized in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a result of this urban influx, Zambia's diverse ethno-linguistic groups interact regularly. Moreover, many contemporary Zambian households, especially those in cities, are also exposed to the media, technology, and influences of western urbanized cultures, from Internet cafes to hip hop music. The interesting ways that tradition and modernity conflict and combine in contemporary Zambia are prime considerations in this book. This book explores Zambia's culture, with an eye toward its historical experiences and its particular endowments. It focuses on how traditional and modern interact, and sometimes collide, in the country through topics such as religion, gender roles and family, cuisine, the arts, literature, and more. The major groups are examined to give the reader an idea about how many Zambians live. Zusammenfassung Zambia stands out in Africa as one of the continent's most peaceful countries. The interesting ways that tradition and modernity conflict and combine in contemporary Zambia are prime considerations in this book. This book explores Zambia's culture! with an eye toward its historical experiences and its particular endowments. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chronology 1 Introduction-Land, People, and History 2 Religion and Worldview 3 Literature and the Media 4 Art, Architecture, and Housing 5 Cuisine and Traditional Dress 6 Gender Roles, Marriage, and Family 7 Social Customs and Lifestyle 8 Music and Dance Glossary Selected Bibliography Index ...
