Culture and Customs of Libya by Jason Morgan (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Culture and Customs of Libya by Jason Morgan, Dr. Toyin Falola, Bukola A. Oyeniyi Ideal for high school students and undergraduates, this volume explores contemporary life and culture in Libya. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ideal for high school students and undergraduates, this volume explores contemporary life and culture in Libya.Libya is one of Africas largest nations, but its topography is dominated by a huge southern desert with some of the hottest temperatures recorded anywhere in the world. Culture and Customs of Libya explores the daily lives of the 90 million men, women, and children who struggle to get by in this authoritarian state, where only a fraction of the land is arable and 90 percent of the people live in less than 10 percent of the area, primarily along the Mediterranean coast.In this comprehensive overview of modern Libyan life, readers can explore topics such as religion, contemporary literature, media, art, housing, music, and dance. They will learn about education and employment and will see how traditions and customs of the past—including those from Libyas long domination by the Ottoman Empire and 40 years as an Italian colony—are kept alive or have evolved to fit into todays modern age. Author Biography Toyin Falola is the Frances Higginbotham Nalle Centennial Professor in History and a Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas, Austin, TX.Jason Morgan is a graduate student in the Department of History at the University of Texas, Austin, TX.Bukola Adeyemi Oyeniyi is research fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study, New Europe College, Bucharest, Romania. Table of Contents Series ForewordPrefaceChronology1 Introduction2 Religions and Worldview3 Literature and Media4 Art and Architecture/Housing5 Cuisine and Traditional Dress6 Gender Roles, Marriage, and Family7 Social Customs and Lifestyle8 Music and DanceGlossaryBibliographyIndex Promotional Ideal for high school students and undergraduates, this volume explores contemporary life and culture in Libya. Long Description Libya is one of Africas largest nations, but its topography is dominated by a huge southern desert with some of the hottest temperatures recorded anywhere in the world. Culture and Customs of Libya explores the daily lives of the 90 million men, women, and children who struggle to get by in this authoritarian state, where only a fraction of the land is arable and 90 percent of the people live in less than 10 percent of the area, primarily along the Mediterranean coast. In this comprehensive overview of modern Libyan life, readers can explore topics such as religion, contemporary literature, media, art, housing, music, and dance. They will learn about education and employment and will see how traditions and customs of the past--including those from Libyas long domination by the Ottoman Empire and 40 years as an Italian colony--are kept alive or have evolved to fit into todays modern age. Promotional "Headline" Since the death of controversial ruler Muammar Qaddafi, Libya has been working towards a new political environment. While the revolt and resulting civil war in 2011 interrupted the countrys oil production, the largest contributor to Libyas gross domestic product (GDP), the nations economy is slowly beginning to recover. What is it like for the people who live in a country where the modern city of Tripoli contrasts with rural roads where drivers must still beware of crossing camels? Description for Reader * Provides students with an overview of what it is actually like to live under the rule of a controversial leader * Looks at religion, the arts, and other cultural activities, as well as such everyday matters as jobs, clothing, housing, and food * Examines what Libyas position as one of the worlds top oil-producing countries means to the people who live there Details ISBN0313378592 Author Bukola A. Oyeniyi Short Title CULTURE & CUSTOMS OF LIBYA Series Culture and Customs of Africa Language English ISBN-10 0313378592 ISBN-13 9780313378591 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 961.200 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-05-03 Imprint Greenwood Press Place of Publication Westport Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2012-05-03 NZ Release Date 2012-05-03 US Release Date 2012-05-03 Audience Age 7-17 Pages 184 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Illustrations 25 bw illus Audience General AU Release Date 2012-05-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44340018;

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