Historical Dictionary of Mauritania

Historical Dictionary of Mauritania
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Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages : 649
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ISBN-13 : 9780810862654
ISBN-10 : 0810862654
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Mauritania by : Anthony G. Pazzanita

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Mauritania written by Anthony G. Pazzanita and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2008-10-23 with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mauritania is bordered by Senegal in the south, Mali in the east, Algeria in the far northeast, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the north. Comprised mostly of vast stretches of desert, this young country has escaped the ravages of the violent interstate and civil conflicts that have so bedeviled Africa. Mauritanian society possesses ancient antecedents and a universal religious faith that has been practiced over several centuries. These characteristics have given the country a sometimes fragile but relatively resilient sense of national identity, which has survived into the 21st century in the face of powerful political, regional, ethnic/racial, and tribal rivalries since its independence in 1960. An economy largely centered on the export of raw materials, a weak agricultural sector, and a harsh climate in most areas further add to the challenges confronting all Mauritanians. The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Mauritania_through its chronology, introductory essay, maps, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, institutions, and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects_provides an important reference on Mauritania.


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