Historical Dictionary of Ghana by David Owusu-Ansah, Jon Woronoff

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This reference for researchers, general readers, and travelers traces the history of Ghana from the period preceding British colonization through the successful fight for independence and the period of economic decline and political instability that followed. The third edition features information on more recent events, including the return to democratic governance in 1992. Supplementary materials include maps, a chronology, and an extensive bibliography. The author teaches African history at James Madison U. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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**** An update of McFarland's 1984 edition (which was cited in ARBA 1986), this dictionary outlines the course of Ghana history since the probable human habitation at Jiman, on the Oti River, c.10,000 B.C. It covers not only the pre-colonial period, colonization, and the struggle for independence, but more of the post-independence woes and the still tentative upturn, through the beginning of the Fourth Republic in January 1993. It includes numerous entries on the major players and others on crucial events and essential institutions. There is information on the economy, society and culture, key geographical features, and prominent ethnic groups. Includes an extensive chronology and a list of acronyms and abbreviations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)