Culture and Customs of Nigeria:Culture and Customs of Africa
by Toyin Falola
Price: N5500
Product Code: 1293371464
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Number of Pages: 242
Weight: 450g
Binding: Paper Back
Publisher: Greenwood
Edition: 2008
ISBN: 0313361096
ISSN: 978-0313361098
Availability: To be delivered within16 working days after purchase date
Summary: Nigeria, one of the largest and most important countries in Africa, is rich in traditions and customs, both indigenous and modern. Culture and Customs of Nigeria is the only concise, authoritative, and up-to-date discussion of Nigerian culture that introduces to a Western audience the complexity of its society and the emerging lifestyles among its various peoples. Students and other interested readers will learn about all major aspects of Nigerian culture and customs, including the land, peoples, and brief historical overview; religion and worldview; literature and media; art and architecture/housing; cuisine and traditional dress; gender, marriage, and family; social customs and lifestyles; and music and dance.
Nigerians are proud of their diverse culture comprising more than 250 ethnic groups. Important changes in their economy and political system are helping them cope with challenges in the modern world. Culture and Customs of Nigeria illuminates a dynamic society—how Nigerians today live, work, worship, interact, relax, and express themselves. Numerous photos, a chronology, and a glossary complement the text.