Historical Dictionary of Liberia FROM THE PUBLISHER
This edition of the "Historical Dictionary of Liberia" comes on the heels of a seven-year civil war that has shaken this once peaceful land. Building on the first edition, this updated volume focuses on the personalities, from the founders of Liberia, to the soldiers who are responsible simultaneously for destruction and the hope of stability. Along with these people, various social and ethnic groups, political parties and labor movements, economic entities and natural resources are profiled in this updated work. A new chronology of Liberia is included, and a selected bibliography suggests further readings for the scholar.
Author Biography: D. Elwood Dunn is Professor of Political Science at the University of the South, served in the government of his native Liberia (1974-1980), and was editor of the "Liberian Studies Journal", 1985-1995. Amos J. Beyan is Associate Professor of History at West Virginia University. Carl Patrick Burrowes is Associate Professor of Communications at Howard University.
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Documents the pioneers who settled Liberia, Liberia's towns and regions, social and ethic groups, political parties and labor movements, economic entities, and natural resources. The second edition contains new entries designed to be more inclusive of the country's diverse peoples, their institutions, and their historical experience. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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