| Historical Dictionary of the Gambia Contributor(s): Perfect, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1442265221 ISBN-13: 9781442265226 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $182.16 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Africa - West - History | Reference - Reference | Dictionaries |
| Dewey: 966.510 |
| LCCN: 2015045355 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa |
| Physical Information: 2" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (2.4 lbs) 614 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - West Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When The Gambia achieved its independence from Great Britain on 18 February 1965, as mainland Africa's smallest state, its future seemed uncertain. It retained this status for nearly 30 years, An attempted coup d' tat in July 1981 was put down, but, ironically, when other African states were returning to democratic government, Gambian democracy finally succumbed to a military coup on 22 July 1994. While civilian rule was restored in 1996, full democracy was not and a number of subsequent presidential and parliamentary elections have been far from free and fair, while The Gambia's human rights record has been very poor since 1994. This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of The Gambia contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 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 The Gambia. |