Historical Dictionary of Mongolia FROM THE PUBLISHER
Like the former republics of the Soviet Union and the countries of Eastern Europe, Mongolia has been attempting to build a democratic nation from the ashes of a collapsed Communist regime. Unlike these other countries, however, Mongolia's transition has gone on largely unnoticed in the Western press. The "Historical Dictionary of Mongolia" is the first scholarly work to describe and explain these momentous changes as well as correct errors arising from the scarce and suspect information about the country. Written by Alan J. K. Sanders, one of the foremost authorities on Mongolia, this dictionary provides entries on the various Mongol tribes and the Communist period with a focus on the persons, institutions, events, and places important in the new Mongolia. The chronology provides information on the long history of Mongolia stretching back to Genghis Khan. The appendixes include the new constitution and investment law and lists of members of key government and other bodies. With a comprehensive bibliography, lists of acronyms, and a map.
Author Biography: Alan J. K. Sanders is the Lecturer in Mongolian Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
FROM THE CRITICS
ARBA
Sanders, one of the foremost authorities on the locale...helps ameliorate the lack of knowledge about modern Mongolia. All of this material is useful for those who want to know more..
Asian Affairs
...a major contribution to the study of the country and its history...There is no other source...for details about the various political parties which have sprung up in the last few years...This Dictionary can be recommended with full confidence to everyone..
Booknews
Focuses on the emerging Mongolia, with entries on persons,
institutions, places, and events that have become important in the
1990s, as well as entries on the communist period, and the Mongols
beyond Mongolia's borders. Includes a chronology from 1162 to 1994,
appendices of new constitution and investment law, and lists of
members of key government and other bodies.
Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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