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(4) YA Modern World Nations series. This is a formulaic but comprehensive introduction to a West African nation with a rich cultural heritage. Chapters on history, culture, the natural environment, and government are clearly written. The tug-of-war between Dakar, the large modern capital, and the more traditional culture found in the rest of the country is described well. Photos illustrate the text. Reading list, timeline. Ind.

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