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Historical Dictionary of Tanzania
Ofcansky, Thomas P.; Yeager, Rodger
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Description for Historical Dictionary of Tanzania
Hardback. When Tanganyika became independent in 1961, the people were elated. In merging with Zanzibar, the young state provided a rare demonstration of African unity. Although the mood is now less euphoric, Tanzania's development is popularly accepted. This dictionary offers information about the country. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 392 pages, Maps. BIC Classification: 1HFGT; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 237 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
The United Republic of Tanzania is a rare phenomenon in Africa, the result of a merger between the former British colony of Tanganyika and the island republic of Zanzibar. While there has been and still are tensions, this has held together, perhaps because the country has been ruled by a dominant party ever since independence. It enjoyed a special aura under its first president, Julius Nyerere, who spoke glowingly of an African socialism, which did not quite prosper as hoped, and a democracy, which is admittedly better than elsewhere but not quite what it might be. But the party is ... Read more
The United Republic of Tanzania is a rare phenomenon in Africa, the result of a merger between the former British colony of Tanganyika and the island republic of Zanzibar. While there has been and still are tensions, this has held together, perhaps because the country has been ruled by a dominant party ever since independence. It enjoyed a special aura under its first president, Julius Nyerere, who spoke glowingly of an African socialism, which did not quite prosper as hoped, and a democracy, which is admittedly better than elsewhere but not quite what it might be. But the party is ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Africa
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810832442
SKU
V9780810832442
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About Ofcansky, Thomas P.; Yeager, Rodger
THOMAS P. OFCANSKY has held a number of academic and government positions, most recently with the Bureau of Intelligence and Research Africa Division at the U.S. Department of State. In this and other postings he has visited the region frequently. He is also the co-author of the Historical Dictionary of Kenya and the Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia. RODGER YEAGER ... Read more
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Tanzania
...a useful reference work...providing a brief overview of the history of the region...the thematically arranged bibliographical section and the chronological outline will prove of particular value to people needing a quick and easy way into Tanzanian material...the coverage of economic developments, foreign policy and electoral changes is comprehensive enough to give a reader unfamiliar with Tanzania a good understanding of ... Read more