Pollard Memorial Library (Lowell)

Sudan, by Patricia Levy and Zawiah Abdul Latif

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Sudan

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77011622

by Patricia Levy and Zawiah Abdul Latif

Cultures of the world 2nd ed

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Sudan"--Provided by publisher

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

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