Culture and Customs of Senegal
Greenwood · Print & ebook · April 30, 2008
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- Who it’s for
- A study of contemporary Senegalese life across customs, arts, family, architecture, and everyday culture.
- Themes
- Contemporary Senegalese life, Religious and secular customs, Arts and everyday culture
- Genres
- African Studies, Customs & Traditions, West African History
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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.
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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.
Senegalese Daily Life
A study of contemporary Senegalese life across customs, arts, family, architecture, and everyday culture.
Come here for
- Religious and secular customs, oral storytelling, literature, and media
- Architecture, cuisine, fashion, music, dance, and sports
Expect
- Coverage of rural and urban life
- A volume in the Culture and Customs of Africa series
Where it sits
| African Studies | 59% |
|---|---|
| Customs & Traditions | 47% |
| West African History | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- How Cultures Work
- Sociology
- Authors
- Eric S. Ross Ph.D.
- Publisher
- Greenwood
- Published
- April 30, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Contemporary Senegalese life · Religious and secular customs · Arts and everyday culture
- Reading lane
- How Cultures Work