Historical Dictionary of Zambia FROM THE PUBLISHER
This nineteenth volume in the African Historical Dictionaries series is devoted to Zambia — a country whose south-central location on the African continent makes it an essential link between independent states of Central, East and West Africa and southern Africa region. Its crucial political position has made it vulnerable to many pressures, especially in view of its long-time economic and communication links with Zimbabwe. The second edition of the "Historical Dictionary of Zambia" has been thoroughly updated for the 1990s. All entries from the previous edition have been revised and rewritten for greater accuracy and intelligibility, and new entries provide information on current literature and authors, popular music and radio, AIDS, and other health-related issues. The authors have expanded the coverage of Zambia's colonial and Federation eras, as well as information on the rural Copperbelt, and added informed entries on Zambian archaeology. With map and bibliography. Review of the Previous Edition: "An excellent guide on the Republic of Zambia..." —BOOKNOTES
Author Biography: John J. Grotpeter was Professor of Political Science and Director of Liberal Arts Division at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. He authored several books including the "Historical Dictionary of Swaziland". Brian V. Siegel (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison) is Associate Professor of Sociology, Furman University, and is author of several articles on Africa. James R. Pletcher (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin) is Associate Professor of Political Science at Denison University, and is author of several articles on Malaysia and Zambia.
FROM THE CRITICS
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A chronology and an introductory chapter precede some 900 entries of a paragraph or two. Coverage includes politics, economics, sociology, anthropology, history, ethnic and linguistic groups, religious bodies, state and private corporations, and important places and events. This edition is updated for the 1990s with information on current authors, popular music and radio, and AIDS. Includes a lengthy bibliography arranged by topic. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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