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Book SynopsisPapua New Guinea has experienced a remarkably rapid transition from scattered primitive societies to a modern unified nation. The dictionary covers major economic, social, political, and cultural developments, basic geographic information and biographies. With maps.
Trade ReviewThis is a handy reference book for scholars and laypersons alike...national leaders and officials will need this book as much as scholars. * Oceana *
...the updated materials are excellent, and the volume is recommended for all academic libraries... * CHOICE *
The dictionary's strength's are in its representation of political, geographical and economic matters, and it is a very handy ready reference for readers who need accurate, concise histories of political parties, biographical details of significant individuals, and basic facts about important historical events....a valuable resource in itself. * Pacific Affairs *
...This book will be a welcome addition to the reference shelves of university libraries and most useful to beginning or browsing scholars. * Critical Asian Studies *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Editor's Foreword Jon Woronoff Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Abbreviations and Acronyms Chapter 4 Maps Chapter 5 Chronology Chapter 6 Introduction Chapter 7 THE DICTIONARY Chapter 8 Appendix A: Administrators Chapter 9 Appendix B: Australian Ministers Concerned with Papua New Guinea, 1906-99 Chapter 10 Appendix C: Prime Ministers of Papua Guinea, 1975-2000 Chapter 11 Appendix D: Governors-General of Papua New Guinea, 1975-1999 Chapter 12 Bibliography Chapter 13 About the Author
