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Morocco's history and culture typically is surveyed lightly in more general overviews of the region, so it's a pleasure to see an in-depth, country-specific title aimed at college-level readers. Raphael Chijioke Njoku 's discussion Culture And Customs Of Morocco (0313332894, $49.95) allows for a thorough understanding of Moroccan culture; from its history and religious influences through its social, political and cultural strengths. Chapters also provide critical overviews of changes and improvements in progress, as well as surveying the country's people, land, and economy. A powerful coverage which will appeal into high school and public library collections. William M. Clements edits The Greenwood Encyclopedia Of World Folklore And Folklife (0313328471, $449.95), a hefty four-volume reference college collections will welcome as a definitive, thorough guide to world cultural diversity. The folklife and traditions of cultures around the world are organized by geographic region and covers folklore in daily life--which also makes the collection worthy of high school library consideration. Music, arts and crafts, stories and poems, and modern world challenges of folklore and society are covered for each culture and black and white photos pepper the accounts. Especially valuable are short surveys of studies which have been done on the cultures and folklore, their focuses, and a bibliography of reference materials. An outstanding collection, World Folklore And Folklife is recommended as a pick for any library holding seeking reference material on the topic--even if only one representative collection were considered.