<p>"Provides <strong>in-depth</strong> coverage... Extensive cross-referencing and bibliographic references enhance the volume's usefulness... <strong>An excellent introduction</strong> to African folklore as well as <strong>a convenient resource for leading</strong><strong>researchers</strong> to further study, this is <strong>highly recommended</strong> for academic and large public libraries with folklore collections." -- <em>Library Journal</em><br />"Fits nicely in the gap between encyclopedias of Africa and encyclopedias of folklore, narrowing and sharpening the focus of each. <strong>There is no resource quite like this</strong><strong>one. Highly recommended</strong> for academic and large public libraries." -- <em>Booklist/RBB</em><br />"An <strong>extremely useful</strong> resource... This book provides easy access to information along with reliable resources." -- <em>Pennsylvania School Librarians Association</em> Best Reference Titles 2003<br />"At the cutting edge of current folklore research... <strong>Recommended</strong>. Upper-division undergraduates and higher." -- <em>Choice</em><br />"<strong>a representative coverage of folk culture</strong> for the whole continent... <strong>High quality</strong>... Thought-provoking introduction and entries... <strong>A welcome addition to the</strong><strong>field</strong>... <strong>I recommend it highly</strong>." -- <em>Reference & User</em><em>Services Quarterly</em><br />"This is an exceptionally well-researched and well-written volume... This title is <strong>highly recommended</strong>." -- <em>American</em><em>Reference Books Annual</em><br />"There is a great deal of good in the encyclopedia, and it is potentially a valuable research tool for those who know little about folklore on the African continent, while also offering some refreshing moments for those who may consider themselves experts on the topic. I can recommend this book for its intended readership of undergraduate students, as well as postgraduates and professional Africanists who seek an authoritative update in their field." -- <em>African Studies Review</em></p>