Congo : a story in 26 words /

John and Sharon Stedman, a British couple, lived in Congo for some time and John Stedman wrote this book so others in the Western world could see Congo as he did. A memoir, sociological study, travelogue, meditation, and praise to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Congolese on both sides of...

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Main Author:	Stedman, John (Linguist) (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	[Germany?] : John Stedman/The Language Secret, 2024.
Subjects:	Stedman, John > (Linguist) > Travel. Congo (Democratic Republic) > Description and travel. Congo (Brazzaville) > Description and travel. Congo (Democratic Republic) > Social life and customs. Congo (Brazzaville) > Social life and customs. Congo (Democratic Republic) > History. Congo (Brazzaville) > History. Congo (Democratic Republic) > Economic conditions. Congo (Brazzaville) > Economic conditions. Congo (République démocratique) > Descriptions et voyages. Congo > Descriptions et voyages. Congo (République démocratique) > Histoire. Congo > Histoire. Congo (République démocratique) > Conditions économiques.

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Summary:	John and Sharon Stedman, a British couple, lived in Congo for some time and John Stedman wrote this book so others in the Western world could see Congo as he did. A memoir, sociological study, travelogue, meditation, and praise to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Congolese on both sides of the river. A detailed examination of themes as diverse as climate, colonialism, cuisine, culture, education, economy, ethnic makeup, family, fashion, infrastructure, music, natural resources, politics, and racism.
Physical Description:	253 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9783982661063 3982661064