| Historical Dictionary of Somalia Revised Edition Contributor(s): Mukhtar, Mohamed Haji (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810843447 ISBN-13: 9780810843448 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $157.41 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: The volume will cover all aspects of Somalia, providing useful information about the country in a comprehensive manner. The book also reflects on the contributions of the Somali sources on history and culture. Arabic sources and other non-English colonial sources of great importance to the subject are also highlighted. A vital addition to reference collections supporting undergraduate and graduate programs on Africa and the Middle East, international relations, and economics and a useful fact-filled compendium for governement and public libraries, NGO's, and other special libraries as well. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - Central - History | Africa - General - History | Reference |
| Dewey: 967.730 |
| LCCN: 2002010300 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 5.5" W x 8.98" (1.23 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - Central Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Despite advances in modern communication and the proliferation of information, there remain areas of the world about which little is known. One such place is Somalia. The informed public is aware of a political meltdown and consequent chaos there, but few comprehend the causes of this tragic crisis. This new edition covers Somalia's origin, history, culture, and language, as well as current economic and political issues. The alphabetical arrangement of this Dictionary, with a complete chronology, list of acronyms, and in-depth bibliography provide useful information about the country in a convenient format. A vital addition to reference collections supporting undergraduate and graduate programs on Africa and the Middle East, international relations, and economics- a useful fact-filled compendium for government and public libraries, NGO's, and other special libraries |