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Explore the fascinating culture of Ethiopia, a highly diverse nation built on the foundations of ancient kingdoms. Comprised of three major ethnic groups speaking over 70 languages and devoted to both Christianity and Islam, Ethiopia is Africa's second most populated country and a melting pot of traditions. Readers can discover Ethiopa's collection of written and oral stories, unique art and architecture inspired by royalty and religion, delicious cuisine, and many forms of music, dress, and dance. Readers will also learn about important changes in Ethiopia's social customs, attitudes toward women, and historically oppressive political system. With increasing freedom of speech and growing access to technology, Ethiopians are better able than ever to share ideas, art, and information not only with each other but the rest of the world. This detailed volume offers readers a glimpse into one of the world's oldest populations as it moves into the 21st century.
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Chapters Cover Crucial Topics Such As: - the land and history - the people, language, food, and traditional dress - religion and thought - social customs and lifestyle - media - literature - marriage, family, women's roles, and education - performing arts, music, and cinema - art and architecture
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Explore the fascinating culture of Ethiopia, a highly diverse nation built on the foundations of ancient kingdoms--truly a melting pot of traditions from Africa as well as other continents. With increasing freedom of speech and growing access to technology, Ethiopians are better able--and more eager--than ever to share ideas, art, and information not only with each other, but with the rest of the world.
This detailed volume offers readers informed perspectives on one of the world's oldest populations, covering its long-ago history as well as its evolution in the 21st century. Readers will discover Ethiopa's collection of written and oral stories, unique art and architecture inspired by royalty and religion, delicious cuisine, and many forms of music, dress, and dance. The book's chapters also describe important changes in Ethiopia's social customs, prevalent attitudes regarding women, and the nation's historically oppressive political system.
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An ideal resource for anyone interested in learning about Ethiopia, this accessible, single-volume work provides all-encompassing and up-to-date coverage of the ancient and diverse cultures of Africa's second-most populated nation.
Explore the fascinating culture of Ethiopia, a highly diverse nation built on the foundations of ancient kingdoms--truly a melting pot of traditions from Africa as well as other continents. With increasing freedom of speech and growing access to technology, Ethiopians are better able--and more eager--than ever to share ideas, art, and information not only with each other, but with the rest of the world.
This detailed volume offers readers informed perspectives on one of the world's oldest populations, covering its long-ago history as well as its evolution in the 21st century. Readers will discover Ethiopa's collection of written and oral stories, unique art and architecture inspired by royalty and religion, delicious cuisine, and many forms of music, dress, and dance. The book's chapters also describe important changes in Ethiopia's social customs, prevalent attitudes regarding women, and the nation's historically oppressive political system.