Victor L. Tonchi is senior lecturer in Political and Administrative Studies and was Acting Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Namibia.William A. Lindeke retired as professor at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and is former professor of Political Studies at the University of Namibia.John J. Grotpeter was professor of Political Science at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, where he also held an endowed chair as the William S. and Edith C. Bucke Professor of Liberal Arts.

Tonchi (political and administrative studies, Univ. of Namibia), William A. Lindeke (formerly political studies, Univ. of Namibia), and John J. Grotpeter (formerly political science, St. Louis Coll. of Pharmacy) offer this timely update to Grotpeter’s 1992 edition. It covers the country’s early history, from its settlement in 2500 BC through its 1990 declaration of independence and forward. Now one of the most economically successful countries of the sub-Saharan region, Namibia’s fascinating history includes overcoming colonialism and apartheid, and is explained in both the chronology and introduction. Several hundred cross-referenced entries on notable events, personalities, and points of culture and religion account for the body of this well-rounded work, and six appendixes enhance its quality as a ready-reference resource. VERDICT This is an outstanding title for those interested in Namibia.