Historical Dictionary of Nigeria

Informationen zum Autor Toyin Falola is the Francis Higgenbothom Nalle Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of numerous works on Nigeria including his award winning memoir A Mouth Sweeter than Salt. Ann Genova is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Texas at Austin. She is an editor and chapter contributor to several works on Nigeria's history and culture. Klappentext 120.00 Zusammenfassung Since independence in 1960! Nigeria has undergone tremendous change shaped by political instability! rapid population growth! and economic turbulence. The Historical Dictionary of Nigeria introduces Nigeria's rich and complex history. Readers will find a wealth of information on important contemporary issues like AIDS! human rights! petroleum! and faith-based conflict.

Product details

• Authors: Toyin Falola, Toyin/ Genova Falola, Ann Genova
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.08.2009
• EAN: 9780810856158
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-5615-8
• No. of pages: 423
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 38 mm
• Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa; Historical Dictionaries of Afr; Historical Dictionaries of Africa
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous