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Touching on everything from its rich musical heritage to its varied cultural traditions, this is a thorough and accessible introduction to the contemporary lives of the different peoples who call Mali their home.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword Acknowledgments Chronology 1 Introduction 2 Religion and Worldview 3 Literature and Media 4 Art and Architecture 5 Cuisine and Dress 6 Gender Roles, Marriage, and Family 7 Social Customs and Lifestyle 8 Music, Dance, and Performing Arts Annotated Bibliography Index

About the Author

Dorothea E. Schulz is professor of anthropology at the University of Cologne, Germany. She has worked for more than 20 years in Mali. Her published works include Perpetuating the Politics of Praise: Jeli Singers, Radios, and Political Mediation in Mali and Muslims and New Media in West Africa: Pathways to God.