Promotional Information

The Angolan people today are revealed for this first time in depth after decades of civil war.

Table of Contents

Series ForewordChronology1 Introduction2 Religion and Worldview3 Literature and Media4 Art, Architecture, and Housing5 Leisure, Dress, and Cuisine6 Marriage, Family, and Gender Roles7 Social Customs and Lifestyle8 Music and DanceGlossaryBibliographyIndex

About the Author

ADEBAYO O. OYEBADE is Associate Professor of History at Tennessee State University.

Reviews

Aimed at students and general readers, this volume provides a basic understanding of the culture and customs of Angola. In the introduction, Oyebade briefly recounts Angola's history and supplies information on the country's geography, economy, and politics. Subsequent chapters focus on areas such as religion, literature, architecture, leisure activities, gender roles, and music. Supplemental materials include a chronology, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.
*Reference & Research Book News*

[A] much-needed survey perfect for both high school and college-level collections assigning reports on individual African nations. History and culture provide broad analysis on Angola's background and development, setting it apart from other African experiences in a book perfect for in-depth analysis.
*Midwest Book Review - California Bookwatch*