{"product_id":"2940152414714","title":"Mali in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Tamashek Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Niger, Timbuktu, Kidal, Dogon, Senufo, Tuareg, Mande, Fulani, Maure, Bamako, Mopti","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Mali, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Geography * Physical Terrain and Topographic Features * Climate * Rivers and Bodies of Water * Niger River * Senegal River * Major Cities and Population * Bamako * Djenne * Timbuktu * Kidal * Gao * Mopti * Segou * Sikasso * Koulikoro * Kayes * Natural Hazards * Environmental Concerns * Chapter 2: History * Ancient Empires * Ghana Empire * Mali Empire * Songhai Empire * Moroccan Invasion and the Breakup of Empire * French Colonization: French Sudan and the Federation of French West Africa * The Mali Federation * The Republic of Mali * Recent History * Chapter 3: Economy * Agriculture and Related Economic Activities * Industry * Energy Resources * Trade (Exports and Imports) * Tourism * Banking and Currency * Investment and Finance * Transportation * Standard of Living * Employment Trends * Public vs. Private Sector * Outlook * Chapter 4: Society * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Mande Peoples * Fulani Peoples * Senufo Peoples * Dogon Peoples * Songhai Peoples * Tuareg and Maure peoples * Languages * Religion * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Social and Gender Issues * Class and Caste * Age and Gender * Health * Education * Arts * Griots or Djeli * Music and Dance * Architecture * Sports and Recreation * Chapter 5: Security * United States-Republic of Mali Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Algeria * Niger * Burkina Faso * Cote d'lvoire * Guinea * Senegal * Mauritania * Libya * Military * Issues Affecting Stability * Food and Water Insecurity * Tuareg Autonomy * International Terrorism and Crime * Chapter 1: Profile * Geography * Area * Climate * Topographic Features * Sahara * Erg Chech * Taoudenni * Tanezrouft Region * Iforas Massif (Adras de Iforas, Adrar des Ifoghas) * Rivers and Lakes * Niger River * Lake Faguibine * Cities * Timbuktu * Gao * Kidal * History * Post-Independence * Government * Traditional Jobs and Economy * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Maure (Moors)\/Hassaniya Arabic * Songhai\/Koyraboro Senni Songhai * Tuareg\/Tamashek * Chapter 2: Religion * Role of Religion in Government * Religion and Daily Life * Religious Conventions and Gender Roles * Religious Events and Holidays * Tabaski * Mouloud * Ramadan * Buildings of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * Chapter 3: Traditions * Codes of Politeness * Male\/Female Interaction * Hospitality and Gift Giving * Types of Food\/Eating Habits * Dress Codes * Non-Religious Celebrations * Dos and Don'ts * Chapter 4: Urban Life * Urbanization Issues * Urban Working Conditions * Urban Healthcare * Education and Schools * Urban Daily Life * Urban Traffic and Transportation * Street Crime and Solicitations * Chapter 5: Rural Life * Tribal Distribution * Land Distribution\/Ownership * Rural Economy * Rural Transportation * Schooling * Nomadic Way of Life * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * Land Mines * Chapter 6: Family Life * Family Structure * Male\/Female Interactions within the Family * Status * Elders * Children * Married Life, Divorce, and Birth * Divorce * Birth * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Rites of Passage * Naming Conventions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47074191147248,"sku":"2940152414714","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152414714_p0.jpg?v=1764020380","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152414714","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}