Through a detailed and holistic regional study of North Africa"s ethnic groups, cultures, languages, religions, music, dance, art, crafts, and architecture, "North Africa" provides students with a comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date review of this region. This volume contains a regional introduction followed by a series of A-to-Z articles on specific ethnic groups, material cultures, performing arts and literature, and religious, social, and cultural topics. This volume also includes an index specific to this subject area. Topics included are: Arabic literature; Berbers; Contemporary art; Fur; Marriage and family; Metalwork; Nubians; Oral literature; Shilluk; and, Television and radio.