All over Mexico, early in November, families father to welcome the souls of the dead on their annual visit home. One of Mexico's most important festivals since prehispanic times, the Day of the Dead is an occasion for celebrating and feasting, cleaning and decorating graves, dan…
Provides an overview of the history and culture of Haiti, and includes discussion of the country's religion, people and society, social customs, media and cinema, literature and language, performing arts, and visual arts and architecture.
A comprehensive study of the history, culture, and customs of Botswana, examining its long tradition of democratic rule, ethnic and racial differences, unique blend of Christianity and ancestral spiritual practices, and the AIDS crisis.
"Fist published in 1836, this classic book has never gone out of print, continuously providing material and inspiration for generations of scholars, writers, and travelers, who have praised its comprehensiveness, detail, and perception. Yet the editions in print during most of t…
