Historical Dictionary of Mauritania - (Historical Dictionaries of Africa) 4th Edition by Christopher Hemmig (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Mauritania comprises a diverse mix of ethnicities and cultures, and its paths of political, economic, and social development have proven challenging.
- About the Author: Christopher Hemmig has been an Instructional Assistant Professor of Arabic in the Department of Global Languages and Cultures at Texas A&M University since 2019.
- 334 Pages
- History, Africa
- Series Name: Historical Dictionaries of Africa
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About the Book
Focusing on Mauritania, this book contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 400 cross-referenced entries.Book Synopsis
Mauritania comprises a diverse mix of ethnicities and cultures, and its paths of political, economic, and social development have proven challenging. In the midst of severe environmental pressures, regional instabilities, internal divisions of race, ethnicity, and tribe, and wide inequality, Mauritania has nonetheless undergone significant transition and experienced tangible economic growth since 2000. Recent years have brought a fragile sense of stability, but enormous challenges remain.
Historical Dictionary of Mauritania, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section contains cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Mauritania.About the Author
Christopher Hemmig has been an Instructional Assistant Professor of Arabic in the Department of Global Languages and Cultures at Texas A&M University since 2019.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.37 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 334
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Africa
Series Title: Historical Dictionaries of Africa
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Christopher Hemmig
Language: English
Street Date: September 16, 2025
TCIN: 1005953502
UPC: 9781538150054
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-6762
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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