Overviewing contemporary life in Kenya, this resource for students and general readers highlights the beliefs, cultural expressions, and various lifestyles and roles of the various peoples of Kenya, with chapters on religion, literature and film, architecture and housing, cuisine and traditional dress, marriage and family, and music and dance. A chronology, glossary, and b&w photos are included. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)