Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library (Dracut)

Algeria, by Falaq Kagda & Zawiah Abdul Latif

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Algeria

bibliography

122974396

Cultures of the world

by Falaq Kagda & Zawiah Abdul Latif

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Algeria"--Provided by publisher

Geography -- Topography -- Climate and drainage -- Flora and fauna -- Algiers -- Oran -- Constantine -- History -- Carthage -- Berber kingdoms -- Roman North Africa -- Islam and the Arabs Fatimids -- Almoravids -- Almohads -- French rule and the rise of nationalism -- The war of independence -- Independence and after -- Government -- War -- Government structure -- The constitution -- Political parties and elections -- Some legal parties -- Militant groups -- Economy -- Mining and industry -- Agriculture -- Transportation and trade -- Improving economic outlook -- Environment -- The encroaching desert -- Water pollution -- Biodiversity -- Algerians -- Arabs -- Berbers -- Pieds-noirs -- Lifestyle -- Preindependence Algeria -- The revolution and social change -- A muddled transition -- Family and household -- Health Men and women -- Marriage -- Dress -- Housing -- Education Literacy -- Religion -- Basic tenets of Islam -- Observance of Islam Social responsibilities of Muslims -- Islam and the Algerian state The people of the book -- Christianity -- Language -- Arabic and Berber -- Arabization -- The risky profession of journalism -- Arts -- Rai music -- Literature -- Albert Camus -- Literature's losses Cinema -- Leisure -- Leisurely pursuits -- Festivals -- Eid al-Adha Eid al-Fitr -- Mawlid an-Nabi -- Horse and camel festivals -- Food -- Couscous -- Bread -- Lamb -- Mediterranean specialties -- Drinks -- Map of Algeria -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Time line -- Glossary -- Further information -- Bibliography -- Index

juvenile