Historical Dictionary of Senegal · 2nd Ed.

Senegal has traditionally been the meeting place of Islamic and coastal themes in African studies, bringing together Arab, European and various West African influences into its rich and fascinating history. The modern Republic of Senegal has attracted attention for its highly visible role on the international stage and its successful democratic system in an ethnically diverse area. Political scientists have focused on the country's integration of African socialism, democracy and Islam while development economists have studied efforts to alleviate the Sahelian drought and desertification. This considerably revised edition provides historical, economic, political, and social data, maps and information on the organizations, individuals, peoples, traditions and ideas that shaped and continue to mold national and daily life. The volume serves both those seeking an introduction or isolated data as well as professional scholars. Since the first edition, Senegal has experienced numerous political, economic and demographic changes. Data are presented in clear and convenient tables. Alphabetical entries of personalities, places, ethnic groups, events, "et al.", constitute the substantial core of the dictionary. The new introduction presents an overview of all regions of Senegal from earliest times to the present, followed by a detailed chronology of events. An extended review of the scholarly literature in English and French precedes the extremely expanded, comprehensive and updated bibliography.