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OverviewAward-winning journalist James Fergusson is among the few to have witnessed at first hand the devastating reality of life in the failed and desperate state of Somalia. This corner of the world has long been seen as the rotting and charred heart of Africa: a melting pot of crime, corruption, poverty, famine and civil war. And in recent years, whilst Somalia's lucrative piracy industry has grabbed the headlines, a darker, much deeper threat has come of age: the Al Qaida-linked militants Al Shabaab, and the dawn of a new phase in the global war on terror. Yet, paradoxically, Somalia's star is brightening, as forms of business, law enforcement and local politics begin to establish themselves, and members of the vast Somali diaspora return to their homeland. Fergusson takes us to the heart of the struggle, meeting everyone from politicians, pirates, extremists and mercenaries to aid workers, civilians and refugees. He gives a unique account of a country ravaged by war, considers what the future might hold for a generation who have grown up knowing little else and exposes the reality of life in this hard, often forgotten land. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James FergussonPublisher: Da Capo Press Imprint: Da Capo Press ISBN: 9780306821585ISBN 10: 0306821583 Publication Date: 28 May 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsKirkus Reviews , 5/1/13 An intrepid journalist investigates the civil war, foreign interventions and mass starvation of Somalia...A compelling example of investigative reporting. <br><br>TrulyArts.com, 4/25/13 Fergusson deftly supplies some history and leads us on a tour of this hotbed of strife and turmoil. <br><br> Booklist , 5/15/13 [A] shocking and disturbing survey of the ravaged nation of Somalia...This is a sobering but necessary examination of the process of national disintegration. Author InformationJames Fergusson is a freelance journalist and foreign correspondent who has written for many publications, including The Times of London and The Economist. He is the author of Taliban: The Unknown Enemy and the award-winning A Million Bullets. He lives in Edinburgh. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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