Historical Dictionary of Nepal

(Hardback, Second Edition)

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Nepal is a living example of contrasts and contradictions.It is a country that was born in medieval times, grew up in the 16th century, and now finds itself engulfed in the high-tech gadgets and material marvels of the 21st century. Nepal has its share of problem which include inadequate economic development and social infrastructure, poverty and corruption, plus worsening pollution, but now it finally has relative peace and quiet after a hasty Maoist uprising. Indeed, it has passed through several democratic elections, and finally seems to be getting on the right track. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Nepal contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Nepal.

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This volume is part of the publisher's Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East series of regionally organized historical dictionaries. Updating their first edition (2003), editors Shrestha and Bhattarai include a lengthy new introductory overview as well as an updated chronology that begins with the birth of Buddha in 563 B.C., with heaviest emphasis in this second edition on the last 15 years. The dictionary includes more than 700 entries, all cross-referenced, on topics ranging from important personalities and culture, including religion, to politics, economy, and international relations. Shrestha, a Nepalese geographer experienced in resource and cultural management, capitalizes on his many years of extensive field research in Nepal. Likewise, coeditor Bhattarai, an environmental and applied scientist, relies on both historical and contemporary sources. Several maps, appendixes listing government offices and officers, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography complete the volume. With its vast amount of organized and accessible data on all aspects of Nepal, this volume provides an excellent starting point for research. Summing Up: Recommended. All libraries. All levels. * CHOICE *

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Nanda R. Shrestha is professor of resource and cultural management in the School of Business & Industry at Florida A&M University (FAMU). In addition to his personal knowledge and experience, Shrestha has conducted extensive field research in Nepal on several occasions as part of his two research grants from the National Science Foundation, as well as from the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations. He has published numerous articles in various academic journals. Keshav Bhattarai is professor and program coordinator in the School of Environmental, Physical, and Applied Sciences at the University of Central Missouri. He has published articles in many academic journals.