Historical Dictionary of Tunisia by Kenneth J. Perkins (English) Hardcover Book

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

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The demographically modest, but strategically significant, country of Tunisia has experienced profound and revolutionary change in the almost two decades since the publication of the previous edition of this volume (1997). Most dramatically, a populist uprising in 2011 ousted the entrenched dictatorship whose two heads had successively presided over the country since independence from France in 1956. As Tunisians celebrated this achievement, they inspired similar movements elsewhere in the Middle East and North Africa, giving rise to an "Arab Spring" that held out hope for the introduction of transformational innovations in democratic concepts and institutions across the region. Sadly, however, powerful forces of the status quo thwarted these efforts in country after country. But in Tunisia itself, a more hopeful scenario unfolded. In the fall of 2011, elections to a constituent assembly that international observers characterized as free and fair, gave the major Islamic party a plurality of the votes and set Tunisia on a course of participatory democracy.This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Tunisia contains a chronology, an introduction, an appendix, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Tunisia.

Author Biography

Kenneth J. Perkins is Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern and North African history at the University of South Carolina. He is a specialist in the history of the Maghrib and the Sudan and the author of several books on these subjects.

Table of Contents

Editor's ForewordPrefaceAcronyms and AbbreviationsMapChronologyIntroductionTHE DICTIONARYAppendixBibliographyAbout the Author

Review

In this third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Tunisia, distinguished emeritus professor at the University of South Carolina, Kenneth J. Perkins, worked diligently to include the vast changes in Tunisia since the last publication of this dictionary in 1997…. The Historical Dictionary of Tunisia is a solid resource for students, teachers, researchers, and those seeking a fundamental understanding of this diverse and richly historical country. Recommended. * American Reference Books Annual *

Long Description

The demographically modest, but strategically significant, country of Tunisia has experienced profound and revolutionary change in the almost two decades since the publication of the previous edition of this volume (1997). Most dramatically, a populist uprising in 2011 ousted the entrenched dictatorship whose two heads had successively presided over the country since independence from France in 1956. As Tunisians celebrated this achievement, they inspired similar movements elsewhere in the Middle East and North Africa, giving rise to an "Arab Spring" that held out hope for the introduction of transformational innovations in democratic concepts and institutions across the region. Sadly, however, powerful forces of the status quo thwarted these efforts in country after country. But in Tunisia itself, a more hopeful scenario unfolded. In the fall of 2011, elections to a constituent assembly that international observers characterized as free and fair, gave the major Islamic party a plurality of the votes and set Tunisia on a course of participatory democracy. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Tunisia contains a chronology, an introduction, an appendix, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Tunisia.

Review Quote

In this third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Tunisia, distinguished emeritus professor at the University of South Carolina, Kenneth J. Perkins, worked diligently to include the vast changes in Tunisia since the last publication of this dictionary in 1997.... The Historical Dictionary of Tunisia is a solid resource for students, teachers, researchers, and those seeking a fundamental understanding of this diverse and richly historical country. Recommended.

Details ISBN1442273178 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2016 ISBN-10 1442273178 ISBN-13 9781442273177 Format Hardcover Author Kenneth J. Perkins Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 961.1003 Edition 3rd Short Title HISTORICAL DICT OF TUNISIA 3/E Language English Media Book Pages 436 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Maps NZ Release Date 2016-10-12 US Release Date 2016-10-12 Publication Date 2016-10-12 UK Release Date 2016-10-12 Edition Description Third Edition Series Historical Dictionaries of Africa Audience General AU Release Date 2016-10-14 We've got this

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