| ISBN | 9782487618176 |
| Pages | 328 |
| Dimensions | 229x152 mm |
| Published | 2024 |
| Publisher | Ponte Invisibile (Redsea Cultural Foundation) , Somaliland |
| Format | Paperback |
Hussien Mohamed adam "Tanzania"
In Honour of an Extraordinary Scholarship
edited by Jama Musse Jama
The concept for this book emerged in 2015, shortly after the 12th International Congress of Somali Studies, alongside the proposal to host the 13th Congress in Hargeysa. As chair of the organizing committee, I invited Professor Hussein Adam to join us initially at the Hargeysa International Book Fair in July 2016 and later for the Congress in July 2018.
Together, we developed the idea for a book on Somali Studies. Dr. Hussein Adam provided me with a list of individuals who had worked on Somali Studies, suggesting topics for some contribu-tors. Sadly, Dr. Hussein M. Adam passed away on January 17, 2017. The seeds of this publication are rooted in that conversation, which owes much to Dr. Hussein Mohamed Adam. I am deeply grateful for his guidance and invaluable discussions, which have shaped Somali Studies under his mentorship and teachings.
About the Editor
Dr. Jama Musse Jama is an ethnomathematician, holds a PhD in African Studies specialising in Computational Linguistics of African Languages, and has authored and edited several books. Doctorate from Oriental University of Naples, MSc Summa cum laude in Mathematics from University of Pisa, Dr. Jama lectured in different universities. He is known for his research on traditional African games and their possible use within formal education. A cultural activist, historical researcher and a preserver of Somali oral histories, Dr. Jama is the founder of Hargeysa Cultural Centre and Hargeysa international Book Fair - one of the most important influential literature festivals in Africa. In 2018 he hosted the 13th International Congress of Somali Studies International Association in Hargeysa where he become formal President of the Association during the tenure 2018-2020.