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Wilson, Amber, 1975-

Jamaica. The culture / Culture Amber Wilson. - New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., 2004. - 32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 29 cm. - Lands, peoples, cultures series . - Lands, peoples, and cultures series. .

Includes index.

History and culture -- Religious beliefs -- Rastafari -- Christmas and Easter -- Other celebrations -- Jamaican crafts -- Painting and sculpture -- Building on tradition -- Word, sound, and power -- Bob Marley -- English and Jamaican creole -- Oral and written literature -- An Anansi story.

Text and photos show how Jamaicans celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, and dance.

ISBN: 077879332X 9780778793328 0778797007 9780778797005 ISBN 0-7787-9700-7 (pbk)

Source: 1205063 QBI

LCCN: 2003016186

Nat. Bib. No.: 20039045080 can

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: (AMICUS)000028398391

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Civilization.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Jamaica--Civilization--Juvenile literature.
Jamaica--Civilization.
Jamaica.
Jamaica--Civilization.
Jama ique--Civilisation--Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Literature.
Juvenile works.
Children's nonfiction.
Literature.

LC Class. No.: F1874 / .W55 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 972.92 Pam 972.92 / Ja Wil Pam 972.92 / Ja Wil