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
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