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Historical Dictionary of Zambia (Historical Dictionaries of Africa)
Simon, David J., Pletcher, James R., Siegel, Brian V.
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Hardcover. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 680 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1HFMZ; HBJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1122.
In many respects, Zambia is an African success story. From a territory whose borders were drawn with minimal attention either to the ethnic geography of the day or to natural features that combined (and sometimes divided) dozens of distinct ethnic groups, rose a nation with a long record of peace that has enjoyed decades of constitutional rule, and even, in recent years, an increasingly competitive democracy. Perhaps most improbably, the country has forged a national identity. Unfortunately, peace, constitutionalism, democracy, and nationhood constantly face challenges, such as in the elections of 2006 when the ugly language of ethnic confrontation ... Read more
In many respects, Zambia is an African success story. From a territory whose borders were drawn with minimal attention either to the ethnic geography of the day or to natural features that combined (and sometimes divided) dozens of distinct ethnic groups, rose a nation with a long record of peace that has enjoyed decades of constitutional rule, and even, in recent years, an increasingly competitive democracy. Perhaps most improbably, the country has forged a national identity. Unfortunately, peace, constitutionalism, democracy, and nationhood constantly face challenges, such as in the elections of 2006 when the ugly language of ethnic confrontation ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Number of pages
680
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Africa
Number of Pages
680
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810853058
SKU
V9780810853058
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About Simon, David J., Pletcher, James R., Siegel, Brian V.
David J. Simon is a lecturer in Political Science at Yale University. James R. Pletcher is Associate Professor of Political Science at Denison University. Brian V. Siegel is Associate Professor of Sociology, Furman University.
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American Reference Books Annual, March 2008
The entries are accurate, and the writing is clear and balanced....A solid work for advanced students and specialists.
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American Reference Books Annual, March 2008
The entries are accurate, and the writing is clear and balanced....A solid work for advanced students and specialists.
Booklist