A political history of The Gambia, 1816-1994 / Arnold Hughes and David Perfect.
| Author/creator | Hughes, Arnold, 1941- |
| Other author | Perfect, David, 1960- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Rochester, NY : University of Rochester Press, 2006. |
| Description | xviii, 530 pages : map ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Series | Rochester studies in African history and the diaspora, 1092-5228 Rochester studies in African history and the diaspora. ^A494126 |
| Contents | Social and economic setting -- Constitutional change in The Gambia, 1816-1994 -- Merchants and recaptives : the origins of modern politics, 1816-86 -- Patrician politics in the era of the Forsters, 1886-1941 -- The establishment of party politics, 1941-59 -- The "Green Uprising" : the emergence of the People's Progressive Party, 1959-65 -- Electoral politics, 1965-81 -- Radical and insurrectionary political challenges, 1965-81 -- Electoral politics, 1981-94 -- The Gambia's external relations, 1965-94 -- The 1994 coup and the Jawara legacy -- Appendix A : major constitutional changes, 1816-1994 -- Appendix B : legislative council election results, 1947-54 -- Appendix C : general election and by-election results, 1960-93 -- Appendix D : presidential election results, 1982-92 -- Appendix E : republic referendum results, 1970 -- Appendix F : primary sources -- Appendix G : newspapers and magazines consulted. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 485-511) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006016874 |
| ISBN | 1580462308 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781580462303 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DT509.5 .H84 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |