Through a detailed and holistic regional study of North Africa's ethnic groups, cultures, languages, religions, music, dance, art, crafts, and architecture, ""North Africa"" provides students with a comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date review of this region. This volume contains a regional introduction followed by a series of A-to-Z articles on specific ethnic groups, material cultures, performing arts and literature, and religious, social, and cultural topics. This volume also includes an index specific to this subject area. Topics included are: Arabic literature; Berbers; Contemporary art; Fur; Marriage and family; Metalwork; Nubians; Oral literature; Shilluk; and, Television and radio.

 

This book is part of a book series called Peoples And Cultures Of Africa .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Facts On File Inc .

Peter Mitchell is an award-winning illustrator whose work can be found in the "LA Times" and "The Globe and Mail. " He is also the illustrator of "i. d. : Stuff that Happens to Define Us. " Peter lives in Toronto with his family. Visit his website at www. petermitchell. net.