Despite advances in modern communication and the proliferation of information, there remains areas of the World about which little are known. One such place is Somalia. The informed public is aware of a political meltdown and consequent chaos there, but few comprehend the causes of this tragic crisis. This book covers Somalia’s origin, history, culture and languages, as well as causes of current political and economic chaos. The dictionary is arranged in an alphabetical order with complete chronology, list of acronyms and an in-depth bibliography provide useful information about the country in a convenient format. It is a vital addition to reference collections supporting undergraduate and graduate programs on Africa and Middle East, international relations and economics, a useful fact filled compendium for government and public libraries and Non-Governmental Organizations NGO’s. it is a vital companion for Somalis born in the diaspora.
The author, Dr. Mohamed Haji Mukhtar is professor of African and Middle Eastern History at the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Savannah State University, Savannah Georgia, USA. He is a founding member of the Somali Committee for Peace and Reconciliation known as (Ergada); a founder of the Center for Peace Building Initiative CPBI and a prolific writer on history, philosophy, languages and Islam. He is an active member of Somali Studies International association SSIA.
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