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Cameroon, in Central Africa, has been "Called Africa in miniature. It Is Characterized by Exceptional social and ethnic diversity, With More Than 250 ethnicities now forming five major regional-culture GROUPING. This Is The first volume to encapsulate Cameroon's rich indigenous and modern customs and traditions in depth. The narrative aspects Emphasizer Those That icts define modern nation, Its People, The only company, Their Institutions, and Various lifestyles. The origins of Cameroon's diverse culture are Traced back to the Various ethnic groups and languages as well as "The Influence of European colonialism, Christianity, Islam, and Other External Factors, Including globalization. In EACH topical chapter, examples from ethnic groups are Presented to Give Some Sense Of The Variety of experiences. Cameroon has Had a turbulent and eventful modern history With German, English, and French incursions, and general readers and Students Will Be Able to Understand The Current struggle for democracy post independence. The history The colors "substantial coverage of The Many Examined topics, from education, to marriage and Women's roles, sports, and holidays, daily life, the arts, and Much More. Will this volume stand as the definitive, accessible introduction to Cameroon and Will Be essentials for building a well-rounded Africa collection. CommentsChristal Tuft says... This is a great source of information on the people and culture of Cameroon. A great beginners guide for people who haven't had a chance to visit Cameroon yet. Posted on January 27, 2011 Robt Marean says... Poorly written, annoying false modesty. lots of Christian mumbo jumbo, surprisingly very little insight after so much time spent in Cameroon. Laundry list of patients' conditions is about it. And for God's sake, "it's" is NOT the same as "its". Posted on January 29, 2011 Carolann Loughridge says... Last year around Christmas I saw this in the bookstore and had to get it. I love the illustrations. At that moment in the store I didn't have time to read it but after seeing the illustrations I couldn't put it down. The pictures in this book are incredible. I have always been somewhat bothered that this particular picture was chosen for the cover. It's the single worst picture in (or on) the book so please do not base your opinion on the cover illustration. They did not make kids books like this when I was a kid! If memory serves, I have never reviewed a book on this site before, so this is as good a place to start as any. I don't have any kids but maybe I will someday. I am disturbed by the fact that it is very rare to ever see a white child playing with, say, a black doll. Obviously this is not the fault of the child. Non-white American children have had to make do with white stories and dolls for generations, until fairly recently. I think that the sooner a child is exposed to the beautiful diversity (yet similarity) of humanity, the better it is for them and their world. I would hope that my fellow white people have had enough of the superficial and artificial world of Barbie, and are ready to open their eyes to the fact that beauty, art, love, expression, emotion, pain, and happiness occur in all shades, hues, shapes, and sizes. Beyond this being a fun, meaningful story about a smart girl, the illustrations really convey a feel and a location. The clothing and faces and hairstyles in these pictures are stunning. Sure to grasp and ignite the imagination of children, and many adults also. When the pages of this book start turning, you are engulfed in a world of beauty and color. Buy this book so you can entertain your children in a healthy way while also instilling in them the fact that just because not everyone looks alike doesn't mean we are all somehow "different" (in the negative sense). Cultural diversity is, for me, humanity's greatest gift to all of us. Explore it, nurture it, love it! Also, protect it and encourage its appreciation in those around you. I wish this were a whole series of books with a different character and story for each. If this illustrator worked with other authors so as to give this sort of treatment to stories, locations, and peoples of India, China, Vietnam, Chile, Ethiopia, etc... it'd be a great "world primer" for children. Easily one of the best kids books I've ever been around. Posted on January 30, 2011 Azucena Sanmiguel says... I order this book online when my college bookstore told me they wouldn't be getting in more books in.Not only was purchasing this book from Amazon cheaper but it arrived in just a few days! Posted on February 1, 2011 Lorelei Szumigala says... This is the best book I have seen so far about the cultures and customs of Cameroon. There are over 250 ethnic groups in Cameroon. The mixture of the old and the new is very difficult to unravel. The author does a remarkable job of presenting the complexities of life in Cameroon. The author's description is in agreement with my experience with the life in the Cameroon Grasslands. I highly recommend this book. The only drawback is the lack of maps. Posted on February 5, 2011 Tatiana Tabolt says... "Review by Tim McNamara - on staff at Concordia University College "man no be God' is a memoir by Dr. Dieter Lemke, now retired and living in Edmonton, of his years as a Baptist missionary in Cameroon, Africa.Dr. Lemke is not a professional writer, and there are times when this book struck me as rough and unpolished.But, fundamentally, this is in the book's best interest.Lemke speaks from the heart and tells the reader precisely what he saw and experienced during his years in Cameroon. Lemke, a graduate of the U of A, went to Africa as a missionary, but his essential mission was to help heal the sick.His witness to his faith was to try to make the lives of Cameroonians better. One does not get from his memoir a sense of a man who is pedantic or preachy; rather, one has the sense of someone who teaches by setting an example. He faced a daunting task in trying to bring health care to an impoverished and difficult land.There was little in the way of resources, patients often had to walk for days just to get to him, medicine was often scarce, and facilities were primitive.Yet Lemke prevailed by doing the best he could. Often he would be presented with novel or baffling symptoms, and he had to learn as he went. What emerges from his efforts is the portrait of a man who did everything he could for these people whom he clearly cared about and loved. Lemke strikes me as a tough-minded optimist. I strongly recommend this book.It is an admirable achievement." Posted on February 8, 2011 Leave a Comment |
