Culture and customs of Somalia
Mohamed Diriye Abdullahi (Author)
Somalia was once colonized by Europeans, but Abdullahi's superb survey, with its historical context, evokes a Somaliland from a Somali viewpoint.This Muslim country has strong pastoral roots and is known as a land of poets with a long oral cultural tradition.
XIX, 198 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
9780313313332, 0313313334
1045953131
IllustrationsSeries ForewordAcknowledgmentsChronologyIntroductionReligion and ThoughtLiterature, Drama, and MediaArt, Architecture, and HousingCuisine and Traditional DressGender Roles, Marriage, and FamilySocial Customs and LifestyleMusic and DanceGlossaryBibliographyIndex