Series Foreword Preface Chronology Introduction Religion and Worldview Literature and Media Art and Architecture/Housing Cuisine and Traditional Dress Gender Roles, Marriage, and Familiy Social Customs and Lifestyle Music and Dance Glossary Bibliographic Essay Index
STEVEN J. SALM is a William S. Livingston Fellow in the Department of History at the University of Texas, Austin. TOYIN FALOLA is the Frances Higginbothom Nalle Centennial Professor in History at the University of Texas, Austin. He is the author of The History of Nigeria (Greenwood, 1999) and Culture and Customs of Nigeria (Greenwood, 2001).
"This book is a vivid portrayal of Ghanaian culture and customs. It
is a masterful synthesis of massive information into a very
accessible and highly readable text that will appeal to both
academic and non-academic audiences. The accurate and highly
pertinent review of history, religion, literaure and media, art and
architecture, cuisine and dress, music and dance, marriage and
family, social customs and lifestyle makes this book an important
treasure even for Ghanaianists, who seldom find all this useful
information within the covers of a single volume. The authors
certainly have their fingers on the pulse of cultural and social
life!"-Emmanuel K. Akyeampong Harvard University
"This is the best book on Ghana that takes stock of various aspects
of the Ghanaian society and culture. One of the greatest strengths
of this book is its detailed information based on examples from
various sectors of the Ghanaian society. The book, very
informative, readable, and erudite, takes cognizance of 'tradition,
' transformations, and modernizing realms of Ghanaian norms and
institutions. . . . Highly recommended for students of African
studies and the general public."-Kwabena O. Akurang-Parry
Shippensburg University
?[o]utsiders with fresh eyes have a long history of providing
penetrating insights into the functioning of a highly cosmopolitan
society. Falola and Salm are able to continue in this
tradition....[i]ncludes a useful chronology of events that blends
political and administrative milestones with those that are more
cultural in nature.?-International Journal of African Historical
Studies
?[F]or a nonacademic audience, this book is an exceptional
introduction. Moreover, this book should be required reading for
academics doing research in Ghana for the first time so that they
can round out their inderstanding of the societies with which they
are interacting.?-African Studies Review
?Ghana's culture and customs have been influenced by a long history
of Islamic and European contact. This book provides a narrative on
cultural life and institutions in Ghana and looks at recent changes
in the cultural landscape, for students and general
readers.?-Reference & Research Book News
"Ýo¨utsiders with fresh eyes have a long history of providing
penetrating insights into the functioning of a highly cosmopolitan
society. Falola and Salm are able to continue in this
tradition....Ýi¨ncludes a useful chronology of events that blends
political and administrative milestones with those that are more
cultural in nature."-International Journal of African Historical
Studies
"ÝF¨or a nonacademic audience, this book is an exceptional
introduction. Moreover, this book should be required reading for
academics doing research in Ghana for the first time so that they
can round out their inderstanding of the societies with which they
are interacting."-African Studies Review
"[F]or a nonacademic audience, this book is an exceptional
introduction. Moreover, this book should be required reading for
academics doing research in Ghana for the first time so that they
can round out their inderstanding of the societies with which they
are interacting."-African Studies Review
"Ghana's culture and customs have been influenced by a long history
of Islamic and European contact. This book provides a narrative on
cultural life and institutions in Ghana and looks at recent changes
in the cultural landscape, for students and general
readers."-Reference & Research Book News
"[o]utsiders with fresh eyes have a long history of providing
penetrating insights into the functioning of a highly cosmopolitan
society. Falola and Salm are able to continue in this
tradition....[i]ncludes a useful chronology of events that blends
political and administrative milestones with those that are more
cultural in nature."-International Journal of African Historical
Studies
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