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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN	9789987090471
Terms of availability	TZS 20,000/=
020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN	9987090478
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency	MU – DCCL
Language of cataloging	eng.
Description conventions	AACR 2nd rev. ed.
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number	306.4096 MWA
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME
Personal name	Mwakajinga, Lucas K. S.
245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title	Global connections :
Sub Title	understanding African culture /
Statement of responsibility, etc	Lucas K.S. Mwakajinga.
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania :
Name of publisher	Nyambari Nyangwine Publishers,
Year of publication	2009.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Number of Pages	xix, 228 p. :
Other physical details	ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ;
Dimensions	25 cm.
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc	Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-220) and index.
505 ## - Formatted Contents
Formatted contents note	CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION<br/>Introduction<br/>Family Unit<br/>Respect<br/>Salutation<br/>Worship and Religion<br/>Security<br/>Work<br/>Honour of Excellence<br/>Education<br/>Others<br/>Africa in Abroad<br/>Africa in Modern Days<br/>1<br/>.2223<br/>.344<br/>.5<br/>.6<br/>.7<br/>10<br/>CHAPTER TWO: CULTURE<br/>Meaning of Culture .13<br/>Objectives of Culture .13<br/>Origin of Culture 14<br/>Types of Culture 14<br/>Elements of Culture .18<br/>Characteristics of Culture .21<br/>Importance of Culture 22<br/>CHAPTER THREE: POLITICS IN AFRICA<br/>Introduction<br/>A Short History of Africa<br/>Economy of Africa<br/>.23<br/>.24<br/>.25<br/>Economic Sectors .26<br/>Geography<br/>Disease<br/>Colonialism<br/>.28<br/>.29<br/>.31<br/>Cultural and Linguistic Diversity 32<br/>Governance 33<br/>War 34<br/>Effects of Widespread Poverty .34<br/>Attempts at Promoting Growth<br/>African Union<br/>Tanzania<br/>35<br/>37<br/>39<br/>CHAPTER FOUR: COMMUNICATION<br/>Meaning of Communication .62<br/>Components of Communication .63<br/>Communication Models .64<br/>Types of Communication .65<br/>Importance of Communication .68<br/>Methods of Communication .69<br/>CHAPTER FIVE: LANGUAGES IN AFRICA<br/>Introduction<br/>Swahili Language<br/>86<br/>.88<br/>CHAPTER SIX: EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN AFRICA<br/>Introduction 91<br/>Stages of Studies 92<br/>University Level of Studies .92<br/>Teacher's Education<br/>Education System in Tanzania<br/>Education System in Malawi<br/>Education System in Tunisia<br/>.92<br/>.95<br/>102<br/>105<br/>CHAPTER SEVEN: AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION<br/>Introduction 111<br/>African Traditional Religion 112<br/>Customs and Beliefs: The Spirit World 114<br/>The High God 115<br/>Africa in Today's World of Religion 117<br/>Elements to Admire in African Traditional Religion 120<br/>CHAPTER EIGHT: MARRIAGES IN AFRICA<br/>Introduction 124<br/>African Wedding Cultural Traditions. 126<br/>Female Genital Mutilation. 128<br/>Meaning of Female Genital Mutilation 128<br/>The Age, Procedure Used and the Side Effects .129<br/>Is FGM Practice a Cultural or Religious Practice?. 129<br/>Traditional African Marriage and Its Lesson. 132<br/>CHAPTER NINE: CULTURE AND GENDER RELATIONS IN AFRICА<br/>Introduction 135<br/>Gender Issues. 137<br/>Effects of Gender Discrimination. 138<br/>Strategies for Women Empowerment in Tanzania .139<br/>CHAPTER TEN: AFRICAN CLOTHING<br/>Introduction<br/>Dresses<br/>Pants and Suits<br/>.140<br/>141<br/>141<br/>Skirts<br/>Wraps.<br/>Shirts and Tops<br/>Head Wear<br/>Shorts.<br/>Children's Clothes<br/>Sandals.<br/>Blankets and Throws<br/>.142<br/>143<br/>.144<br/>.145<br/>.146<br/>146<br/>147<br/>148<br/>CHAPTER ELEVEN: AFRICAN FOODS<br/>Introduction 152<br/>East Africa 154<br/>West Africa. 155<br/>North Africa 156<br/>South Africa 156<br/>CHAPTER TWELVE: RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT IN AFRICА<br/>Introduction 159<br/>Traditional Dances. 169<br/>Cultural Functions of African Dances. 170<br/>Popular Traditional Dances 171<br/>African Music 177<br/>Short History of Tanzania's Music 178<br/>CHAPTER THIRTEEN: NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM IN AFRIСА<br/>Introduction 188<br/>Tourism and Natural Resources in Tanzania 195<br/>Tourist Attractions 196<br/>National Parks 198<br/>National Game Reserves 199<br/>Ngorongoro Conservational Area 200<br/>Conclusion 206<br/>CHAPTER FOURTEEN: CULTURAL CHANGE<br/>Introduction<br/>Factors which Influence Cultural Change<br/>Process of Cultural Change<br/>Types of Societies<br/>Advantage of Cultural Change<br/>Disadvantages of Cultural Change<br/>Conclusion<br/>.208209.211.213.214215<br/>215
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc	"Global Connections: Understanding African Culture" by Lucas K. S. Mwakajinga is a comprehensive exploration of African cultural dynamics in the context of globalization. Published in 2009 by Nyambari Nyangwine Publishers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, this 228-page work delves into how African traditions, values, and societal structures interact with and adapt to global influences.
546 ## - LANGUAGE NOTE
Language note	eng.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term	Ethnology
Geographic subdivision	Africa
Form subdivision	Cross-cultural studies.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term	Popular culture
Geographic subdivision	Africa
Form subdivision	Cross-cultural studies.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term	Rites and ceremonies
Geographic subdivision	Africa
Form subdivision	Cross-cultural studies.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term	Social life and customs
Geographic subdivision	Africa
Form subdivision	Cross-cultural studies
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Item type	Book

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