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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453584103321

Autore

Mukhtar Mohamed Haji <1947->

Titolo

Historical dictionary of Somalia [[electronic resource] /] / Mohamed Haji Mukhtar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : Scarecrow Press, 2003

ISBN

0-8108-6604-8

Edizione

[New ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (400 p.)

Collana

African historical dictionary series ; ; no. 87

Altri autori (Persone)

CastagnoMargaret <1922->

Disciplina

967.73/003

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Somalia History Dictionaries

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Rev. ed. of: Historical dictionary of Somalia / by Margaret Castagno. 1975.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-352).

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Series Editor's Foreword; Acknowledgments; Reader's Notes; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Maps; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendix A: Members of Government from 1 956 to 1991; Appendix B: Political Factions; Appendix C: Members of the Supreme Revolutionary Council (SRC), 1969; Bibliography; About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

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.