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120 pp.
| Chelsea
| September, 2004
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-7478-1$25.95
(4)
YA
Modern World Nations series.
The authors use their concept of a "cycle of frustration" as a theme throughout this competent though formulaic study of a country plagued by poverty, political problems, and its colonial history. History, economy, government, geography and culture (pre- and post-colonization) are all covered. Photos of varying quality illustrate the text. Reading list, timeline. Ind.