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Somalia A Country Study

Somalia A Country Study

Federal Research Division

Hardcover

General ReferenceFiction AnthologiesBlack American Studies

ISBN10: 1169306675
ISBN13: 9781169306677
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 266
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.63 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Somalia A Country Study is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth analysis of the history, culture, politics, economy, and society of Somalia. The book is written by the Federal Research Division, a division of the Library of Congress, and is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the country for policymakers, academics, and anyone interested in Somalia.The book begins with an overview of Somalia's geography, climate, and natural resources. It then delves into the country's history, from ancient times to the present day, with a focus on the colonial period, the struggle for independence, and the civil war that has plagued the country for decades.The authors also explore Somalia's culture, including its language, religion, music, and art. They examine the role of women in society, as well as the challenges faced by minority groups such as the Somali Bantu and the Benadiri.The book also provides a detailed analysis of Somalia's political system, including its transition from a socialist state to a federal republic. The authors examine the role of political parties, the military, and the judiciary, as well as the challenges faced by the government in establishing stability and security.Finally, the book looks at Somalia's economy, including its reliance on agriculture, livestock, and fishing, as well as its potential for oil and gas exploration. The authors also explore the impact of the civil war on the economy, as well as the challenges faced by the government in promoting economic development and reducing poverty.Overall, Somalia A Country Study is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed understanding of Somalia's history, culture, politics, economy, and society. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in this complex and fascinating country.The overwhelming majority of Somalis trace their genealogical origin to the mythical founding father, Samaale or Samaal. Even those clan-families, such as the Digil and Rahanwayn in southern Somalia, whose members in many cases do not trace their lineage directly to Samaal, readily identify themselves as Somalis, thereby accepting the primacy of Samaal as the forebear of the Somali people. By language, traditions, and way of life, the Somalis share kinship with other members of the Eastern Cushitic groups of the Horn of Africa, including the Oromo, who constitute roughly 50 percent of the population of Ethiopia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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