- Hardcover: 248 pages
- Publisher: Greenwood Press (30 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0313332312
- ISBN-13: 978-0313332319
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,058,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Mbaku summarizes Cameroon's indigenous and modern customs in depth, emphasizing aspects that define the modern nation, its people, their institutions, and their various lifestyles. He traces the origins of Cameroon's diverse culture back to its various ethnic groups and languages, and examines the influences of European colonialism, Christianity, Islam, and globalization. In each chapter, examples from different ethnic groups are presented to give a sense of the variety of experiences within the country. B&W photos are included." -
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A definitive accessible introduction to modern Cameroon Cameroon has been called "Africa in miniature." It is characterized by exceptional social and ethnic diversity, with more than 250 ethnicities now forming five major regional-culture groupings. This volume is the first to encapsulate Cameroon's rich indigenous and modern customs and traditions in depth. The narrative emphasizes those aspects that define its modern nation, its peoples, the unique societies, their institutions, and various lifestyles. The origins of Cameroon's diverse culture are traced back to the various ethnic groups and languages as well as the influence of European colonialism, Christianity, Islam, and other external factors, including globalization. In each topical chapter, examples from ethnic groups are presented to give some sense of the variety of experience. Cameroon has had a turbulent and eventful modern history with German, English, and French incursions, and students and general readers will be able to understand the current struggle for democracy. The history colours the substantial coverage of the many topics examined, from education, to marriage and women's roles, sports, and holidays, daily life, the arts, and much more.. Part of the Culture and Customs of Africa series. The first book of this kind to cover Cameroon
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Very good, no maps, 13 Aug 2005
By Andrzej Gutek - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Culture and Customs of Cameroon (Culture and Customs of Africa) (Hardcover)
This is the best book I have seen so far about the cultures and customs of Cameroon. There are over 250 ethnic groups in Cameroon. The mixture of the old and the new is very difficult to unravel. The author does a remarkable job of presenting the complexities of life in Cameroon. The author's description is in agreement with my experience with the life in the Cameroon Grasslands. I highly recommend this book. The only drawback is the lack of maps.
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Great source of information, 27 Mar 2009
By Robert I. Mellen - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Culture and Customs of Cameroon (Culture and Customs of Africa) (Hardcover)
This is a great source of information on the people and culture of Cameroon. A great beginners guide for people who haven't had a chance to visit Cameroon yet.
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This review is from: Culture and Customs of Cameroon (Culture and Customs of Africa) (Hardcover)
I order this book online when my college bookstore told me they wouldn't be getting in more books in. Not only was purchasing this book from Amazon cheaper but it arrived in just a few days!
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