An African Biographical Dictionary - Rilegato

Brockman, Norbert C.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1592371124 ISBN 13: 9781592371129

Casa editrice: Grey House Pub, 2006

Riassunto

Approximately 700 entries of historical and contemporary Africans are included in this dictionary, organized alphabetically. The biographical sketches--which include religious and political leaders, business people, educators, those in sports, scientists, and even terrorists--are accompanied by birth and death dates, places where the figure was prominent, and an evaluation of their work, if applicable. A sampling of names: Kofi Annan, Steve Biko, Diane Fossey, Jane Goodall, Nelson Mandela, and Youssou N'Dour. The appendices contain a list of present-day African nations and capitals, political leaders, entries organized by nation, and political maps. This edition contains 170 new entries and has increased emphasis on the arts, sciences, and cultures; about half of the entries are updated and rewritten. Only six from the previous edition have been omitted. The first edition was published by ABC-Clio. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Grey House Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1592371124
• ISBN 13: 9781592371129
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 667