| Historical Dictionary of Benin Contributor(s): Houngnikpo, Mathurin C. (Author), Decalo, Samuel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810871718 ISBN-13: 9780810871717 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $202.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - General - History | Africa - West - Reference | Dictionaries |
| Dewey: 966.830 |
| LCCN: 2012033182 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa |
| Physical Information: 1.6" H x 6.2" W x 9" (2.00 lbs) 488 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - West Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Benin is now perceived of as a model of democracy in Africa because it has successfully established a democratic political system based on consensus and regular and fair elections, and it continues to improve its electoral and parliamentary systems. Since its democracy it has taken important steps towards laying the foundation for the rule of law by establishing stable political institutions that can withstand the test of time. It has also engaged in an important legal, institutional, and regulatory reform to establish a more favorable environment for private initiative. The fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Benin covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Benin. |