Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia FROM THE PUBLISHER
Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia: New Edition will appeal to all levels of readers, providing entries for each of Ethiopia's 85 ethnic groups and covering a broad range of cultural, political, and economic topics. Readers interested in the cultural aspects or who are planning to visit Ethiopia will find a wealth of entries on art, literature, handicrafts, music, dance, wildlife, geography, and historic tourist sites. Practitioners in government and nongovernmental organizations will find entries on pressing economic, social, and political issues such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, female circumcision, debt, human rights, and the environment. The important historical role of missionaries and the combination of conflict and cooperation between Christians and Muslims in the region are also reviewed. And, finally, many of the dictionary entries highlight relations between Ethiopia and its neighbors - Eritrea, Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya, and Sudan. The bibliography includes both new and old materials covering all facets of Ethiopia, organized by areas of major interest for easy identification.
SYNOPSIS
Shinn (a former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia) and Ofcansky (currently at the U.S. Department of State) present cross-referenced dictionary entries detailing aspects of Ethiopia's history, including entries on the African country's rulers; ethnic groups; cultural practices; relations with other countries; and other social, political, and economic issues. As with others in the series, the dictionary also provides a chronology, and introductory historical essay, and a topical bibliography (which is rather more extensive than typical). Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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