Ghana: Understanding the People and Their Culture

Ghana: Understanding the People and Their Culture
ISBN-10
996497860X
ISBN-13
9789964978600
Series
Ghana
Category
Social Science / Customs & Traditions
Pages
102
Language
English
Published
1999
Publisher
Woeli Pub. Services
Authors
John Kuada, Yao Chachah

Description

There is little written by Ghanaians to help foreigners understand their culturally prescribed rules of behaviour. This fascinating book offers an introduction to the Ghanaian people and is of use to visitors to Ghana, and those interested in the country and its culture. It covers geography and demography; political history; the economy; religions and customs; institutions and ceremonies that take place at different stages in life; underlying values and rules of behaviour; amusements and festivals; places of interest and guidelines for the good traveller.

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