Kenya

by Corrigan, Jim

• ISBN13: 9781590848098
• ISBN10: 1590848098
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-11-01
• Publisher: Mason Crest

Summary

Many anthropologists believe the human species originated in Kenya's Rift Valley, where hominid skulls more than 2 million years old have been discovered. That fact alone would make Kenya an important place. But this East Africa nation has many other extraordinary characteristics: diverse terrain, a remarkable variety of plant and animal life, and a fascinating blend of cultures and languages among its people. The political system in Kenya is far from ideal-government corruption is a major problem-but the country is one of the most stable in Africa. Today Kenya has a free press and multiple political parties that compete in national elections. The country has also been fortunate enough to escape the chaos affecting neighboring Somalia and Sudan. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Cradle of Humankind	p. 11
From Nomads to Nationalists	p. 19
Stability, Corruption, and Democracy	p. 29
Striving for Economic Recovery	p. 37
One Nation, Many Cultures	p. 47
A Tour of the Cities	p. 59
A Calendar of Kenyan Festivals	p. 66
Recipes	p. 68
Glossary	p. 70
Project and Report Ideas	p. 72
Chronology	p. 74
Further Reading/Internet Resources	p. 76
For More Information	p. 77
Index	p. 78
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