Liberia: A National Polity in Transition FROM THE PUBLISHER
Established as a modern state in 1822, and becoming an independent republic in 1847, Liberia is the product of a complex African past. Its birth as a nation was largely made possible because of the efforts of white and black Americans. The country sought to pursue a social reformist course in the decades following the Second World War, and its role in the creation of the Organization of African Unity was significant. Today Liberia remains a country at war with itself, de facto partitioned and under the administration of contending 'governments'.
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Describes and evaluates over 600 selected sources of information about the west African country that dates back to settlement of freed slaves and free blacks from the United States. Includes sections on history, politics, geography, economy, education, religion, social conditions, law, and the varied peoples and cultures that now make up the country. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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