The Sudan Handbook (Paperback)

A compact and useable introduction to the understanding of contemporary Sudan, and a convenient reference work. The Sudan Handbook, based on the Rift Valley Institute's successful Sudan Field Course, is an authoritative and accessible introduction to Sudan, vividly written and edited by leading Sudanese and international specialists. The handbook offers a concise introduction to all aspects of the country, rooted in a broad historical account of the development of the Sudanese state. It consists of eighteen self-contained, cross-referenced chapters, covering essential topics in the geography, history, sociology, culture and politics of the country, written by outstanding Sudanese scholars and recognized international experts. It includes numerous purpose-drawn maps and diagrams,glossaries of key terms, capsule biographies of key figures, a chronology and a bibliography. John Ryle, Rift Valley Institute and Division of Social Sciences, Bard College, USA; Justin Willis, Department of History, Durham University, UK and former Director of the British Institute in Eastern Africa; Suliman Baldo, International Center for Transitional Justice, New York, International Crisis Group; Jok Madut Jok, Department of History, LoyolaMarymount University, USA. Published in association with the Rift Valley Institute

General

Imprint:	James Currey
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2011
First published:	2011
Editors:	John Ryle Et Al
Contributors:	John Ryle • Justin Willis (Person) • Omer Egemi • Philip Winter • Abdel Rahman Ali Mohammed • Derek Welsby • Wendy James • Munzoul A. M. Assal • Laura James
Dimensions:	232 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	220
ISBN-13:	978-1-84701-030-8
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General
LSN:	1-84701-030-X
Barcode:	9781847010308

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