Africa
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Africa
Hardback. A study of the remarkably successful precolonical political system of the Meta, an acephalous society in West Africa. The author pays particular attention to ranking, the impact of trade upon political organization, and the development of a consensual polity-wide system of conflict resolution. Num Pages: 328 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1HFD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804715713
- ISBN
- 9780804715713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.96
€ 105.96
Hardback. This is the only analysis of indigenous discourse about an African belief system undertaken within the framework of Anglo-American analytical philosophy. Series: Mestizo Spaces/Espaces Metisses. Num Pages: 180 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; HPD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804728225
- ISBN
- 9780804728225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.80
€ 126.80
Hardback. Algeria Cuts discusses the figure of woman under colonial rule in Algeria as well as within the postcolonial independent nation-state through an interdisciplinary framework that spans fine art, film, colonial and legal policy, manifestoes, prose fiction, and theoretical and philosophical texts concerning the relationship between France and Algeria. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present. Num Pages: 328 pages, 31 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBA; DSB; JFSJ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804752619
- ISBN
- 9780804752619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.03
€ 150.03
Hardback. This book explores the impact of Americans' faith-based educational initiatives on the lives of school children in East Africa, as seen from the perspectives of American missionaries and East Africans alike. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFG; HRA; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 458. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804768504
- ISBN
- 9780804768504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.37
€ 138.37
Hardback. Stones of Hope shows how African human rights activists have opened new possibilities for justice in the everyday lives of the world's most impoverished peoples. Editor(s): White, Lucie E.; Perelman, Jeremy. Series: Stanford Studies in Human Rights. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFA; LNDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804769198
- ISBN
- 9780804769198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.62
€ 127.62
Hardback. Series: Stanford Studies in Human Rights. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; JHMC; JPVH; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804798372
- ISBN
- 9780804798372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.40
€ 149.40
Hardback. Series: Stanford Studies in Human Rights. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JHMC; JPVH; LNAA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804798488
- ISBN
- 9780804798488
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.27
€ 139.27
Hardback. No descriptive material is available for this title. Num Pages: 703 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 149 x 47. Weight in Grams: 876.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1979
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 703
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810803213
- ISBN
- 9780810803213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.72
€ 161.72
Hardback. Spotlights the political leaders of the ever-changing African continent. Containing lively descriptions of Black Africa's top leadership, the book gives essential curricula vitae and goes much further, weighing the political importance and potential of hundreds of top personalities. Num Pages: 456 pages, Plans :Includes index. BIC Classification: 1H; BGH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810825574
- ISBN
- 9780810825574
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.35
€ 155.35
Hardback. Written by one of the leading experts on African politics, this reference source provides concise dictionary entries covering the people, places, events, political and economic institutions, history and culture of Togo. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 420 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1HFDT; GBC; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 148 x 26. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810830738
- ISBN
- 9780810830738
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.25
€ 213.25
Hardback. A convenient and broad-based reference source to the significant books on Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Lists scholarly and some general books in the humanities and social sciences written in English, French, Italian, and German published since 1960. Series: The Scarecrow Area Bibliographies Series. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GBCR; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 503.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810830905
- ISBN
- 9780810830905
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.57
€ 161.57
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.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810832442
- ISBN
- 9780810832442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.13
€ 183.13
hardcover. This study is presented in an easy-to-use format that gathers information from pre-history to the current political regime and provides concise entries on important people, significant events and places, political parties, and liberation movements, both before and after independence Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 616 pages, map, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1HFJQ; GBC; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 146 x 38. Weight in Grams: 817.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810833944
- ISBN
- 9780810833944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 279.71
€ 279.71
Hardback. Zimbabwe, one of Africa's longer, more promising countries, has been in the news a lot recently-for all the wrong reasons. This more than justifies a third edition. Hundreds of fresh entries cover new political leaders, changing governmental, cultural, and economic developments, and scores of place name changes. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 488 pages, map; bibliography. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; GBC; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 146 x 31. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810834712
- ISBN
- 9780810834712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.32
€ 202.32
hardcover. Using thousands of examples, the book identifies the genesis and evolution in African name formation and meaning. Each entry discusses the origins of the name, its meaning, and the wide cultural and social connotations of its use. Num Pages: 416 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1H; CFF; HBTG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 143 x 28. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810836433
- ISBN
- 9780810836433
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.68
€ 174.68
hardcover. This volume reaches back into earlier periods when the Swazi nation was being formed. The contemporary history of Swaziland is addressed, along with the colonial era, characteristics and customs of the Swazi people. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 448 pages, 2 maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1HFMK; GBC; HBJH; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 136 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810837492
- ISBN
- 9780810837492
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.70
€ 194.70
Hardback. This text provides an account of South Africa's treaty-making practices. The author supports the idea that "the history of South Africa's treaties is a history of South Africa itself", and this book looks at how treaties made in South Africa from 1806 to 1996 have helped to shape the country. Num Pages: 880 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJH; LBBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1153.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 880
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838444
- ISBN
- 9780810838444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 274.17
€ 274.17
Hardback. A dictionary of people, places, events and facts about Djibouti. This is not a history book but a reading grid for historical items that have shaped and are still shaping this young country. This is a tool for understanding the landmarks that comprise Djibouti's historical identity. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 200 pages, 1 map, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1HFGD; GTB; HBJH; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838734
- ISBN
- 9780810838734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.67
€ 159.67
Hardback. A compilation of information on Liberia. It focuses on the founders and this edition also looks at the various social and ethnic groups, the political parties, labour movements, and natural resources of the country. There is also a chronology of Liberia and a listing of further reading. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 480 pages, 5 maps, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1HFDL; GBCT; GTB; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 218 x 40. Weight in Grams: 832.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810838765
- ISBN
- 9780810838765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.98
€ 174.98
hardcover. Collins seeks to familiarize the reader with pre-colonial Africa, the Africa that began with the migrations of the Bantu from their homeland in 500 B.C. and ended with European control in the 19th century, revealing the culture, events, achievement and rulers of Africa from this time. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 680 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1H; CBD; HBJH; HBLC; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 42. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810839786
- ISBN
- 9780810839786
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 269.60
€ 269.60
hardcover. An exploration of different aspects of Somalia, providing information about the country in a comprehensive manner. The work also reflects on the contributions of the Somali sources on history and culture. Arabic sources and other non-English colonial sources are also highlighted. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 maps, bibliography, notes. BIC Classification: 1HFGS; GBC; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 31. Weight in Grams: 553.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810843448
- ISBN
- 9780810843448
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.64
€ 180.64
Hardback. Rev. ed. of: Historical dictionary of Madagascar / Maureen Covell. 1995. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 504 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1H; HBG; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 33. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810846364
- ISBN
- 9780810846364
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.44
€ 189.44
Hardback. TheHistorical Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Nubiacovers the period of Nubian history from the Paleolithic to the end of Medieval Christianity. It includes the rapidly expanding field of Nubian archaeology that centers ancient African history along the Nile but beyond the better-known field of Egyptology. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 560 pages, 7 maps, 9 tables, 27photos, footnotes, chronology, bibliog. BIC Classification: 1HBS; 1HFGA; GBC; HBJH; HBLA; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 150 x 37. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810847842
- ISBN
- 9780810847842
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 264.31
€ 264.31
Hardback. Num Pages: 136 pages, Illustrations, ports., music. BIC Classification: 1HBT; AVGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810851382
- ISBN
- 9780810851382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.10
€ 59.10