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PublisherScarecrow Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100810843447

ISBN-139780810843448

eBay Product ID (ePID)2271505

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleHistorical Dictionary of Somalia

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicReference, Africa / General, Africa / East

Publication Year2003

IllustratorYes

GenreHistory

AuthorMohamed Haji Mukhtar

Book SeriesHistorical Dictionaries of Africa Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight23.2 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2002-010300

ReviewsEntries are very lengthy, detailed, and readable. Appendixes list all members of government by post from 1956 to 1991, named political factions, and the membership of the 1969 Supreme Revolutionary Council. Perhaps the most valuable adjunct to the dictionary is the lengthy multilingual bibliography, covering general works, politics, history, society, science, and economy and culture. Libraries holding the earlier edition will want to acquire this solid contribution to African studies resources., "Entries are very lengthy, detailed, and readable. Appendixes list all members of government by post from 1956 to 1991, named political factions, and the membership of the 1969 Supreme Revolutionary Council. Perhaps the most valuable adjunct to the dictionary is the lengthy multilingual bibliography, covering general works, politics, history, society, science, and economy and culture. Libraries holding the earlier edition will want to acquire this solid contribution to African studies resources." -- American Reference Books Annual

Dewey Edition21

Series Volume Number87

Dewey Decimal967.73/003

Table Of ContentChapter 1 Series Editor's Foreword Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Reader's Notes Chapter 4 Abbreviations and Acronyms Chapter 5 Maps Chapter 6 Chronology Chapter 7 Introduction Chapter 8 THE DICTIONARY Chapter 9 Appendix 1: Members of the Government from 1956 to 1991 Chapter 10 Appendix 2: Political Factions Chapter 11 Appendix 3: Members of the Supreme Revolutionary Council (SRC), 1969 Chapter 12 Bibliography Chapter 13 About the Author

SynopsisDespite 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, 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.

LC Classification NumberDT401.2.M85 2002