An edition of Sudan
(1997)
Sudan
2nd ed.
by Patricia Levy, Zawiah Abdul Latif, and Fiona Young-Brown
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"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Sudan"--Provided by publisher.
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Sudan (Cultures of the World, Third edition)
2017, Cavendish Square
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Introduction
Geography
The Nile, the Middle Nile, desert, mountains, climate, the Sudd, fauna, flora, major towns
History
The Middle Nile, ancient history, Napata and Meroë, Christianity, Islam, colonialism and the Mahdi, independence, civil war, Nimeiry, Bashir, Darfur conflict, Chad-Sudan conflict
Government
The structure of government, the presidency, the legislature, the judiciary, military defense, local government, human rights
Economy
Agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing, mining, manufacturing
Environment
Wildlife, water and sanitation, desertification, drought
Sudanese
People of the north, people of the west, people of the east, people of the south, dress
Lifestyle
Life in the north, nomadic life, life in the south, women, health, education, famine
Religion
Islam, animism, tribal medicine, Christianity
Language
Arabic, written Arabic, African languages, literacy, the media
Arts
Ancient art and architecture, early Christian art and architecture, modern architecture, arts and crafts, literature, music
Leisure
Daily leisure, sports, children
Festivals
Muslim festivals, Christian festivals, animist festivals
Food
Fresh ingredients, alcohol, eating habits, a Sudanese feast, taboos, kitchens and utensils
Map of Sudan
About the economy
About the culture
Time line
Glossary
Further information
Bibliography
Index.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Examines the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of the war-torn country where the African and Arab worlds mingle.
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