{"product_id":"9781538119556","title":"Historical Dictionary of Guinea","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Dictionaries of Africa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHistorical Dictionary of Guinea\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMohamed  Saliou Camara\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ Africa \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuinea has one of the world's largest reserves of bauxite, the main ore used to produce aluminum.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Dictionary of Guinea, Sixth Edition \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential reference on Guinea history, geography and society. The sixth edition is a comprehensive compendium of key people, events, places, and ideas that shape Guinea today. It covers developments in the last decade including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose events include:\u003cbr\u003eEbola outbreak begins in Guinea (first known case). \u003cbr\u003eWest African Ebola epidemic spreads; thousands die\u003cbr\u003ePresident Alpha Condé re-elected for a second term. \u003cbr\u003eMass protests against constitutional changes allowing a third presidential term. \u003cbr\u003eConstitutional referendum passes despite unrest. \u003cbr\u003ePresident Alpha Condé wins controversial third-term election. \u003cbr\u003eMilitary coup overthrows President Condé. \u003cbr\u003eMamady Doumbouya sworn in as interim (military) leader. \u003cbr\u003eJunta bans protests; security forces crack down on demonstrations. \u003cbr\u003eDozens killed during protests demanding return to civilian rule. \u003cbr\u003eMajor fuel depot fire triggers shortages and economic disruption. \u003cbr\u003eMilitary dissolves interim government and appoints a new prime minister. \u003cbr\u003eFormer leader Moussa Dadis Camara sentenced to 20 years for 2009 massacre crimes. \u003cbr\u003ePolitical parties dissolved and media restrictions increased under junta. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to a chronology, introduction, and extensive bibliography, the work includes a dictionary section with cross-referenced entries on important people, overviews of key historical periods and regimes, descriptions of political and cultural organizations, explanations of the significance of geography places, and descriptions of political and religious institutions and trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMohamed Saliou Camara \u003c\/b\u003eis a Professor of History, Philosophy, and Journalism at Howard University, with an MA and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University obtained on a Fulbright scholarship. He is the author of seven books and numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters; the head editor of one manograph and co-editor of another; the editor of two upcoming books, the Editor-in-Chief of the Howard Journal of African Studies (HUJAS), and the winner of the 2023 Grand Prix de la Francophonie. In Guinea, Camara served as Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Associate Chair of the Philosophy Department, President of the University of Conakry Press, Journalists at the National Radio and Television Network (RTG), and speech writer for the Press Bureau of the Presidency of the Republic of Guinea.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07 January 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781538119556\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51515357921420,"sku":"9781538119556","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_2093d442-bbdc-485d-91e8-21196e8576f3.jpg?v=1784692784","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781538119556","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}