
Historical Dictionary of The Gambia
David Perfect(Author)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
5th Edition
Published on 27. May 2016
Book
Hardback
614 pages
978-1-4422-6522-6 (ISBN)
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Description
When The Gambia achieved its independence from Great Britain on 18 February 1965, as mainland Africa's smallest state, its future seemed uncertain. It retained this status for nearly 30 years, An attempted coup d'etat in July 1981 was put down, but, ironically, when other African states were returning to democratic government, Gambian democracy finally succumbed to a military coup on 22 July 1994. While civilian rule was restored in 1996, full democracy was not and a number of subsequent presidential and parliamentary elections have been far from free and fair, while The Gambia's human rights record has been very poor since 1994.
This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of The Gambia contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about The Gambia.
This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of The Gambia contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about The Gambia.
Reviews / Votes
[The] experience of Gambian history is well-captured in this edition of the Historical Dictionary of The Gambia. The book provides the most up-to-date reference material on people, places, and events in this small West African country, from antiquity to the present. * Journal of Global South Studies *More details
Series
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
1 Maps
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
1135 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4422-6522-6 (9781442265226)
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Person
David Perfect has carried out research on Gambian politics and history since 1983 and has previously co-authored two books on The Gambia. He works in research management for the Equality and Human Rights Commission and is a Visiting Research Associate at the University of Chester.
Content
Editor's Foreword
Preface
Reader's Note
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
The Dictionary
Bibliography
About the Author
Preface
Reader's Note
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
The Dictionary
Bibliography
About the Author