Author: David P. GamblePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gambia
Languages : en
Pages : 786
Book Description
A General Bibliography of the Gambia
Author: David P. GamblePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gambia
Languages : en
Pages : 786
Book Description
A General Bibliography of the Gambia Up to 31st December 1977
Author: David P. GamblePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gambia
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Historical Dictionary of The Gambia
Author: Arnold HughesPublisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810862603
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
The fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of The Gambia_through its chronology, introductory essay, appendixes, map, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, institutions, and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects_provides an important reference on this burgeoning African country.
Historical Dictionary of The Gambia
Author: David PerfectPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538178133
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 771
Book Description
A former British colony, The Gambia became independent in 1965 and has had only three presidents since then. While The Gambia remained a very poor country under its first prime minister and then president (from 1970), Sir Dawda Jawara, democratic institutions survived, multi-party elections were free and fair, and the country’s human rights record was excellent. In contrast, there were seriously flawed elections and extensive human rights abuses under first the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council and then President Yahya Jammeh. Since Adama Barrow became president in 2017, democratic rule and fair elections have been restored, although many challenges remain; for example, the 2020 Constitution has still not been implemented. This book examines all aspects of recorded Gambian history from the 15th century, when the first European expeditions arrived, to the present. Historical Dictionary of The Gambia, Sixth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1,000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about The Gambia.
National Bibliography of the Gambia
Author: A General Bibliography of the Gambia (up to 31 December 1977)
Author: David P. GamblePublisher: Hall Reference Books
ISBN:
Category : Gambia
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Culture and Customs of Gambia
Author: Abdoulaye S. Saine Ph.D.Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this addition to the Culture and Customs of Africa series examines the contemporary cultures and traditions of modern Gambia, from religious customs to literature to cuisine and much more. This title in the Culture and Customs of Africa series examines the traditions and customs of contemporary Gambia, a geographically tiny nation in the vast landscape of Africa that is home to a large number of various ethnic groups, each with its own distinctive way of life. It is a country that has been largely unknown in Western culture, with the exception of Alex Haley's book Roots and subsequent TV series, which highlights Gambia's historic significance in the slave trade. This book illuminates Gambian religion and worldview; literature and media; arts and architecture/housing; gender roles, marriage, and family; social customs, traditional dress, cuisine, and lifestyle; and music and dance. The author has successfully encapsulated both long-ago history and contemporary Gambia to provide students with a complete look at life in Gambia today. Information on past traditions and historic events is discussed in the context of how they pertain to life today and their influence on the constant evolution of Gambian life and culture.
The Gambia National Bibliography
Author: Historical Dictionary of the Gambia
Author: Harry A. GaileyPublisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Historical, statistical, biographical and bibliographical information about The Gambia, Africa and its leaders.
Colonialism in Africa 1870-1960: Volume 5, A Bibliographic Guide to Colonialism in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: L. H. GannPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521078597
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
A comprehensive study of recent African history, examining the political, social, and economic effects of colonialism.