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BOOK NEWS If you know that you do not know much about the traditions and culture of your root-land and if you know that you cherish your family values, have genuine pride, and feel awfully passionate of your beloved Eritrea, I suggest that you have to read the following book (see below). It is published by The Red Sea Press. The book is now out in the market. You can make an order by calling: (609) 695-3200, e-mail: awprsp@verizon.net. TRADITIONS OF ERITREA: LINKING THE PAST TO THE FUTURE Tesfa G. Gebremedhin and Gebre H.
Tesfagiorgis, Editors[1] Brief Description of Book
The book covers selected topics of Eritrea’s tradition. The editors
have assembled some distinguished Eritrean scholars and professionals, each
capable of addressing an aspect of Eritrean tradition from the writer’s
particular field of expertise. While the methodology and style of analysis
have been left to the best judgment of each contributor to use the best
practices prevailing in the respective field, each was asked to provide a
cogent analytic description of the tradition in question, exposing its
essential elements, and to address the implications of those elements to the
long-term development of the country. The book is intended to serve two related purposes: first, to document
and analyze selected traditional legacies and cultural practices in Eritrea,
and second, to establish the linkage of those legacies and practices to
Eritrea’s current and prospective socio-economic developmental goals. Readers
should thus be able to gain a comprehensive picture of how the traditional
practices may influence social and economic development in Eritrea. The book
is aimed at an interdisciplinary and general audience interested in Eritrea’s
tradition and its relevance to development issues and concerns. The book can
serve as a reference to policy makers and professionals, and as an
educational resource for universities and public libraries. Further,
consultants and researchers interested in issues related to sustainable
economic development and social progress in Eritrea will find the book to be
a good source of relevant information. Contributors and Contents The book is composed of nine chapters, each a self-contained, complete essay on a specific tradition of Eritrea. The book comprises of Preface, Acknowledgments, and List of Chapter Contributors. Customary Laws in Eritrea, Gebre H. Tesfagiorgis; Traditional Institution of Democratic Governance in Eritrea, Kidane Mengisteab; Work Ethics in the Context of Eritrean Tradition, Mihreteab Gebrehiiwet; Traditional Health Practices in Eritrea, Andemariam Gebremichael; Traditional Agricultural Sustenance in Eritrea, Tesfa G. Gebremedhin; Oral Poetic Tradition of the Tigrinya, Ghirmai Negash; Traditional Art in Eritrea, Zerabruk Bairu; Gender Relations in the Eritrean Society, Gaim Kibreab; The invention of New National Tradition in Eritrea, Tekle Woldemikael; Tables, figures, and Index. It contains a total of about 300 pages. Click here to view the Book Cover |
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[1]Dr. Tesfa G. Gebremedhin is a Professor at West
Virginia University.
Dr. Gebre H. Tesfagiorgis is Director of Institutional Research at Iowa State University.