Culture and Customs of Tanzania

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This book provides a fascinating, up-to-date overview of the social, cultural, economic, and political landscapes of Tanzania. In Culture and Customs of Tanzania, author Kefa M. Otiso presents an approachable basic overview of the country's key characteristics, covering topics such as Tanzania's land, peoples, languages, education system, resources, occupations, economy, government, and history. This recent addition to Greenwood's Culture and Customs of Africa series also contains chapters that portray the culture and social customs of Tanzania, such as the country's religion and worldview; literature, film, and media; art, architecture, and housing; cuisine and traditional dress; gender roles, marriage, family structures, and lifestyle; and music, dance, and drama.

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This book provides a concise and yet thorough overview of Tanzanian culture. . . . This work is highly recommended for any library supporting a multicultural or African studies program. * ARBA *

Author Bio

Kefa M. Otiso, PhD, is associate professor of geography and director of the Global Village at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.