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040			_aMU – DCCL _beng. _eAACR 2nd rev. ed.
082			_a306.4096 MWA
100	1		_aMwakajinga, Lucas K. S.
245	1	0	_aGlobal connections : _bunderstanding African culture / _cLucas K.S. Mwakajinga.
260			_aDar es Salaam, Tanzania : _bNyambari Nyangwine Publishers, _c2009.
300			_axix, 228 p. : _bill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; _c25 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 217-220) and index.
505			_aCHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Introduction Family Unit Respect Salutation Worship and Religion Security Work Honour of Excellence Education Others Africa in Abroad Africa in Modern Days 1 .2223 .344 .5 .6 .7 10 CHAPTER TWO: CULTURE Meaning of Culture .13 Objectives of Culture .13 Origin of Culture 14 Types of Culture 14 Elements of Culture .18 Characteristics of Culture .21 Importance of Culture 22 CHAPTER THREE: POLITICS IN AFRICA Introduction A Short History of Africa Economy of Africa .23 .24 .25 Economic Sectors .26 Geography Disease Colonialism .28 .29 .31 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity 32 Governance 33 War 34 Effects of Widespread Poverty .34 Attempts at Promoting Growth African Union Tanzania 35 37 39 CHAPTER FOUR: COMMUNICATION Meaning of Communication .62 Components of Communication .63 Communication Models .64 Types of Communication .65 Importance of Communication .68 Methods of Communication .69 CHAPTER FIVE: LANGUAGES IN AFRICA Introduction Swahili Language 86 .88 CHAPTER SIX: EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN AFRICA Introduction 91 Stages of Studies 92 University Level of Studies .92 Teacher's Education Education System in Tanzania Education System in Malawi Education System in Tunisia .92 .95 102 105 CHAPTER SEVEN: AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION Introduction 111 African Traditional Religion 112 Customs and Beliefs: The Spirit World 114 The High God 115 Africa in Today's World of Religion 117 Elements to Admire in African Traditional Religion 120 CHAPTER EIGHT: MARRIAGES IN AFRICA Introduction 124 African Wedding Cultural Traditions. 126 Female Genital Mutilation. 128 Meaning of Female Genital Mutilation 128 The Age, Procedure Used and the Side Effects .129 Is FGM Practice a Cultural or Religious Practice?. 129 Traditional African Marriage and Its Lesson. 132 CHAPTER NINE: CULTURE AND GENDER RELATIONS IN AFRICА Introduction 135 Gender Issues. 137 Effects of Gender Discrimination. 138 Strategies for Women Empowerment in Tanzania .139 CHAPTER TEN: AFRICAN CLOTHING Introduction Dresses Pants and Suits .140 141 141 Skirts Wraps. Shirts and Tops Head Wear Shorts. Children's Clothes Sandals. Blankets and Throws .142 143 .144 .145 .146 146 147 148 CHAPTER ELEVEN: AFRICAN FOODS Introduction 152 East Africa 154 West Africa. 155 North Africa 156 South Africa 156 CHAPTER TWELVE: RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT IN AFRICА Introduction 159 Traditional Dances. 169 Cultural Functions of African Dances. 170 Popular Traditional Dances 171 African Music 177 Short History of Tanzania's Music 178 CHAPTER THIRTEEN: NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM IN AFRIСА Introduction 188 Tourism and Natural Resources in Tanzania 195 Tourist Attractions 196 National Parks 198 National Game Reserves 199 Ngorongoro Conservational Area 200 Conclusion 206 CHAPTER FOURTEEN: CULTURAL CHANGE Introduction Factors which Influence Cultural Change Process of Cultural Change Types of Societies Advantage of Cultural Change Disadvantages of Cultural Change Conclusion .208209.211.213.214215 215
520			_a"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.
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650		0	_aEthnology _zAfrica _vCross-cultural studies.
650		0	_aPopular culture _zAfrica _vCross-cultural studies.
650		0	_aRites and ceremonies _zAfrica _vCross-cultural studies.
650		0	_aSocial life and customs _zAfrica _vCross-cultural studies
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