| Historical Dictionary of Guinea Contributor(s): Camara, Mohamed Saliou (Author), O'Toole, Thomas (Author), Baker, Janice E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810878232 ISBN-13: 9780810878235 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $195.03 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - General - History | Reference - Reference | Dictionaries |
| Dewey: 966.520 |
| LCCN: 2013020227 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6.2" W x 9" (1.75 lbs) 446 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The most significant thing about Guinea is its potential. It is strategically located in West Africa, with a well-educated and hardworking population, and endowed with considerable natural resources, indeed, enough to make it reasonably affluent if properly utilized. But this potential has never really been tapped, due mainly to bad politics with military men following a charismatic politician, until finally democracy has been achieved. So, more than half-a-century after achieving independence, the question remains unanswered: which way will Guinea turn? This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of Guinea covers the full scope of Guinea's history. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on key events, leaders, governmental, international, religious, and other private organizations, policies, political movements and parties, economic elements and many other areas that have shaped the country's trajectory. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Guinea. |