Ghana (Major World Nations) [Library Binding]

Jeanie M. Barnett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Major World Nations

Surveys the history, topography, people, and culture of Ghana, with emphasis on its current economy, industry, and place in the political world.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-9-Solid introductions to two African countries. Both titles present basic facts on history, geography, politics, government, economy, natural resources, education, people, and culture. In each book, a "Facts at a Glance" section lists important statistics, key exports, major religions, etc.; "History at a Glance" offers a timeline of important events. Over three dozen mediocre-quality black-and-white photos illustrate each title. In addition, each one has a center section of about a dozen quality full-color photographs. Both titles suffer from dense text and the omission of some important information. For instance, the brutality of colonial rule and its aftereffects are not dealt with, and there is no mention of the heroic anti-colonial, anti-imperialist struggle waged by people of both countries. There is barely any mention that whites continue to own most of the fertile land in Zimbabwe, while millions of black families are crowded together in communal lands, a situation that has fueled recent violent protests. There is no mention that the economic, political, cultural, and ideological direction of these, and other African nations, is dictated and dependent upon the whims of Western powers and their surrogate institutions, such as the World Bank, IMF, etc. Despite these flaws, both titles would be useful for reports and general background information.
Gebregeorgis Yohannes, San Francisco Public Library, CA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 94 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791047393
• ISBN-13: 978-0791047392
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,420,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice reference for 9-12 yo school children, February 24, 1998

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This review is from: Ghana (Major World Nations) (Library Binding)

Very nicely written and illustrated, the kind of book that you hope to find when you are in elementary school and need to write a report. Excellent addition to any school library.