A blend of indigenous life in the rural countryside and metropolitan culture in urban centers, Senegal has been a small, yet prominent country on Africa's western coast. In this comprehensive study of contemporary Senegalese life, readers will learn how daily lifestyles are celebrated through both religious and secular customs. Students can investigate how Senegal's oral storytelling, Islamic roots, and French colonialism have shaped literature and media in today's society. From the street to the studio, the topic of art in Senegalese life is also covered. Ross also delves into architectural styles and modern housing in urban environments, while also covering typical cuisine and traditional fashion. Readers will learn about the typical Senegalese family as a social and economic unit, and will see how music, dance, and sports play an integral role in their lives. Ideal for high school students and general readers, this volume in the Culture and Customs of Africa series is a perfect addition to any library's reference collection.
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"From literature and academics to family and gender, music and sports, this survey of uniquely Senegalese culture is involving and exciting--and perfect for reports."
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"Culture and Customs of Senegal provides readers who have no prior knowledge of Senegal with an impressive compilation of information for one of the most ethnically and geographically diverse African countries. The author captures the comprehensiveness of the Angola culture and customs. He presents the information to the reader in a format that is easy to read and interesting. The groups represented are enough to paint a picture of the wide array of cultures and customs that can be found and may whet the appetite of those who may choose to researching further using more specialized materials."
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Explore contemporary and traditional culture in Senegal, Africa's Land of Hospitality.
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A Canadian citizen, Eric Ross was born in Ankara, Turkey, and grew up in Montreal. He holds a BSc and MSc in Geography from Université du Québec à Montréal and a PhD in Islamic Studies from McGill University. He is currently an Associate Professor of geography and research methods at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco, where he has been teaching since 1998. Ross specializes in the cultural and urban geography of Muslim Africa. He has conducted research on Sufism and urban processes in Senegal, and on the Sufi city of Touba in particular. Ross has also studied cultural heritage, tourism, and urban planning in Morocco. Much of Ross' research involves cartographic analysis at a variety of scales, so his publications usually include maps and site plans which he has drawn. In addition to his own research, Ross occasionally supplies maps for other people's scholarly publications, and he translates academic texts from French to English.
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An animated cultural-social portraiture,
By Dr. Jean Robert Sohoka (Dakar, Senegal) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Culture and Customs of Senegal (Culture and Customs of Africa) (Hardcover)
Senegal camouflaged face is unmasked.
Senegal comes to life in this book. The depiction of the day by day life, social sceneries, traditions and mode de vie is refreshing. Senegal is a forgotten or ignored destination for those who solely search for Tia Maria and the glitters of Acapulco. Yet, Senegal natural beauty, silver beaches and forests are wonders on earth. The book is written by a concerned and well-informed writer. He painted us vivid tableaus of Senegalese arts, literature and music. However, he could not free himself from the stigma of colonialism. This should not diminish the quality of his book.
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This survey of uniquely Senegalese culture is involving and exciting,
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This review is from: Culture and Customs of Senegal (Culture and Customs of Africa) (Hardcover)
Advanced high school to college-level collections strong in African studies will welcome the specific volumes in 'Culture and Customs of Africa', of which CULTURE AND CUSTOMS OF SENEGAL is one. From literature and academics to family and gender, music and sports, this survey of uniquely Senegalese culture is involving and exciting - and perfect for reports.
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