Historical Dictionary of Papua New Guinea (Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East) [Hardcover]

Ann Turner (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0810839369 | ISBN-13: 978-0810839366 | Publication Date: August 28, 2001 | Edition: 2nd

Papua New Guinea has experienced a remarkable rapid transition from scattered primitive societies to a modern unified nation. The dictionary covers major economic, social, political and cultural developments, basic geographic information, and biographies.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a handy reference book for scholars and laypersons alike...national leaders and officials will need this book as much as scholars. (Oceania )

...the updated materials are excellent, and the volume is recommended for all academic libraries... (Choice )

The dictionary's strength's are in its representation of political, geographical and economic matters, and it is a very handy ready reference for readers who need accurate, concise histories of political parties, biographical details of significant individuals, and basic facts about important historical events....a valuable resource in itself. (Pacific Affairs )

...This book will be a welcome addition to the reference shelves of university libraries and most useful to beginning or browsing scholars. (Bulletin Of Concerned Asian Scholars )

About the Author

Ann Turner is currently a freelance writer, researcher, and consultant. She has taught in the Historical Department of the University of Papua New Guinea and written courses on Issues in National Development and Papua New Guinea history for the university's Extension Studies Department. She was for many years Head of the library at the Hawthorn Institute of Education and Head of the Institute's Center for Information and Communication Technology Education.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press; 2nd edition (August 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810839369
• ISBN-13: 978-0810839366
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,866,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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