Place Names of Africa, 1935-1986

Place Names of Africa, 1935-1986 PDF Author: Eugene C. Kirchherr
Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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Place Names of Africa, 1935-1986

Place Names of Africa, 1935-1986 PDF Author: Eugene C. Kirchherr
Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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Reference Guide to Africa

Reference Guide to Africa PDF Author: Alfred Kagan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442242612
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240

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This third edition of the Reference Guide to Africa explains the most important resources for the study of the continent of Africa. It contains a general sources section and a larger disciplinary oriented section. All sources are annotated.

Place Names in Africa

Place Names in Africa PDF Author: Liora Bigon
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319324853
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 229

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This volume examines the discursive relations between indigenous, colonial and post-colonial legacies of place-naming in Africa in terms of the production of urban space and place. It is conducted by tracing and analysing place-naming processes, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa during colonial times (British, French, Belgian, Portuguese), with a considerable attention to both the pre-colonial and post-colonial situations. By combining in-depth area studies research – some of the contributions are of ethnographic quality – with colonial history, planning history and geography, the authors intend to show that culture matters in research on place names. This volume goes beyond the recent understanding obtained in critical studies of nomenclature, normally based on lists of official names, that place naming reflects the power of political regimes, nationalism, and ideology.

The African Studies Companion

The African Studies Companion PDF Author: Hans Zell
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004502157
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 863

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Published in dual print and electronic formats, this is a new edition of a much acclaimed reference source that brings together a wide range of sources of information in the African studies field, covering both print and electronic sources. It evaluates the best online resources, the major general reference tools in print format, current bibliographies and indexing services, biographical, cartographic, statistical and economic resources, as well as film and video resources. Additionally, there are separate sections on African studies library collections and repositories throughout the world, a directory of over 250 African studies journals; listings of news sources, profiles of publishers active in the African studies field, dealers and distributors of African studies materials, African studies societies and associations, major African and international organizations, donor agencies and foundations, awards and prizes in African studies, electronic mailing lists and discussion forums, and more.

African Placenames

African Placenames PDF Author: Adrian Room
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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Each of the over 2,000 entries gives the country and, in most cases, geographical location within the country. An account of the name's origin and meaning follows, with appropriate historical, topographical and biological references. Cross references provide both former names and alternate spellings or forms of current names.

Historical Dictionary of Gabon

Historical Dictionary of Gabon PDF Author: Douglas A. Yates
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538110121
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 640

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Book Description
This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Gabon contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

Africa

Africa PDF Author: John McIlwaine
Publisher: Hans Zell Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 674

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First published in 1993, this is a new revised and substantially expanded edition of a highly acclaimed reference resource that evaluates the leading sources of information (other than bibliographies) on Africa South of the Sahara.

Alternate Names of Places

Alternate Names of Places PDF Author: Adrian Room
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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"This type of geographical dictionary lists past and present alternate names of more than 7,000 places. It focuses on placenames with official or semiofficial status rather than nicknames or colloquial abbreviations. It comments on names and their origins where appropriate. Appendices focus on placenames in non-English languages and on places which have been renamed in fictional works"--Provided by publisher.

Current Bibliographical Information

Current Bibliographical Information PDF Author: Dag Hammarskjöld Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 998

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Place-name Changes 1900-1991

Place-name Changes 1900-1991 PDF Author: Adrian Room
Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
ISBN:
Category : Gazetteers
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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Contains over 4,500 name changes worldwide, ranging from small villages to entire countries.