Historical Dictionary of Somalia

Historical Dictionary of Somalia
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Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages : 400
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ISBN-10 : 9780810866041
ISBN-13 : 0810866048
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Somalia by : Mohamed Haji Mukhtar

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Somalia written by Mohamed Haji Mukhtar and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2003-02-25 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite 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


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