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| Western Sahara Since 1975 Under Moroccan Administration: Social, Economic, and Political Transformation (North African Studies, 1) | | | Author: | Akbarali Thobhani | | ISBN: | 0773471731 | | Format: | Handover | | Publish Date: | June, 2005 | | |  |  |  | | | | | | | Book Review | | | | Western Sahara since 1975 under Moroccan Administration: Social, Economic, and Political Transformation SYNOPSIS Drawing upon extensive fieldwork in the area, Thobhani (African and Middle Eastern Studies, Metropolitan State College, Denver) examines the social, economic, and political impact of Morocco on Western Sahara. The volume begins with a brief history of the region and an analysis of earlier Spanish colonization. A sampling of topics includes the struggles of native Saharawis for independence, Moroccan social projects such as enrolling children in schools, and the establishment of political parties. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS Booknews Drawing upon extensive fieldwork in the area, Thobhani (African and Middle Eastern Studies, Metropolitan State College, Denver) examines the social, economic, and political impact of Morocco on Western Sahara. The volume begins with a brief history of the region and an analysis of earlier Spanish colonization. A sampling of topics includes the struggles of native Saharawis for independence, Moroccan social projects such as enrolling children in schools, and the establishment of political parties. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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