| Edition |
Third Edition. |
| Description |
144 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Cultures of the world |
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Cultures of the world (third edition)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 141-142) and index. |
| Contents |
Sudan today -- Geography. The life blood of Sudan -- The Middle Nile -- Sudan's deserts -- The mountains of Sudan -- Hot and dry -- Varied wildlife -- Plant life -- Cities -- History. Developing trade routes -- Early civilizations -- Kingdoms -- The spread of Christianity -- The birth of Islam -- The colonial era -- Sudanese independence -- First civil war -- Military coup -- Second civil war -- South Sudan independence -- Unrest in Darfur -- Border conflict with Chad -- Government. A presidential republic -- The office of president -- The national legislature -- The courts -- Sudan's military -- State government -- Human rights -- Economy. Farming -- Animal husbandry -- The woods and rivers -- Getting around Sudan -- Industry -- Minerals -- Power -- Environment. Animal life -- Clean water -- A growing desert -- Lack of rain -- Sudanese. The northern peoples -- The western peoples -- The eastern peoples -- The southern peoples -- Clothing -- Lifestyle. Life in Khartoum -- Nomads -- In the South -- Family life -- Women's roles -- Medicine -- School -- Hunger -- Religion. Islam -- Animist religions -- Traditional healing -- Christianity in modern Sudan -- Language. The primary language -- African languages -- Literacy --- Sudanese media -- Arts. Ancient monuments -- Coptic art and architecture -- Architecture of modern Sudan -- Traditional crafts -- Storytelling -- Traditional music -- Modern music -- Leisure. Relaxation -- Popular sports -- Children at play -- Festivals. Islamic celebrations -- The ceremonies of northern Sudan -- Christmas -- Animist festivals -- Food. Fresh food -- Illegal alcohol -- Daily meals -- The feast -- Dining taboos -- The kitchen -- Map of Sudan -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Timeline -- Glossary. |
| Summary |
Sudan is a country with a varied history. This book delves into the details of the country and explores aspects such as festivals, traditions, government, and its people today. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR UG 8.7 3 18088. |
| Subject |
Sudan -- Juvenile literature.
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Sudan. (OCoLC)fst01204591
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| Added Author |
Latif, Zawiah Abdul, author.
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Young-Brown, Fiona, author.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Levy, Patricia, 1951- Sudan. New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, 2017 9781502626028 (DLC) 2016057527 |
| ISBN |
9781502626110 (library bound) |
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150262611X (library bound) |
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