Historical Dictionary of the Gambia [Hardcover]

Gailey Harry A. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0810836602 | ISBN-13: 978-0810836600 | Publication Date: December 8, 1999 | Edition: 3 Sub

Like its two predecessors, this edition looks at The Gambia's history from precolonial times to the present. It includes entries on significant persons, places and events, institutions and parties, and various political, economic and social aspects. It provides a longer chronology, a more probing introduction, and expanded and additional entries. An extended bibliography takes into account new scholarship and publications.

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Review

This book is suitable for the reference shelves of large academic libraries and specialized African collections. (Arba ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Arnold Hughes, until recently Director of the Centre of West African Studies at The University of Birmingham, has specialized in the study of the more recent political history of The Gambia and written numerous articles and book chapters on the domestic politics and external relations of The Gambia. Harry A. Gailey, a professor and coordinator of African studies at San Jose University, is a pioneering historian of The Gambia and the author of numerous articles about the country. He is the author of a history of the Gambia as well as the first edition two editions of the current volume.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.; 3 Sub edition (December 8, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810836602
• ISBN-13: 978-0810836600
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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