Culture and Customs of Rwanda - Couverture rigide

Adekunle, Julius O.

 
9780313331770: Culture and Customs of Rwanda
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0313331774 ISBN 13 : 9780313331770
Editeur : Greenwood Press, 2007

Synopsis

Rwanda has been in the news for the genocide of 1994 and its aftermath. This volume exposes Western readers to the fuller picture of Rwanda. Early European travelers attested to Rwanda's beauty, describing it variously as the Switzerland of Africa and the Pearl of Africa. Rwanda has also been referred to as the Land of a Thousand Hills and the Land of Gorillas. The spectacular volcanoes, mountains, and natural resources are significant assets. The nation been dominated by two colonial powers, the Germans and Belgians. In spite of these political upheavals and acts of ethnic violence, Rwanda remains a country with rich culture and customs.

Readers will learn that living together in harmony has been part of the Rwandan society, with its few ethnic groups, and traditional values supported a culture of peace. The traditionally pastoral and agricultural society is overviewed. The chapter on religion includes discussion of polytheism to Christianity. Other chapters cover the strong family and women's roles, the arts and oral cultures, celebrations, food, and dress.

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À propos de l?auteur

JULIUS O. ADEKUNLE is Associate Professor of History and Anthropology at Monmouth University where he teaches various courses on Africa.

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Éditeur
Greenwood Press
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0313331774
ISBN 13 
9780313331770
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
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