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Understanding Contemporary Africa - Couverture souple

 
9781588264664: Understanding Contemporary Africa
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1588264661 ISBN 13 : 9781588264664
Editeur : Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc, 2006

Synopsis

Thoroughly updated to reflect recent events and trends - including Africa and the war on terror, progress and problems in democratization, advances by women in politics, developments in the fight against AIDS, the growing influence of China, the establishment of the African Union, and much more - this new edition of "Understanding Contemporary Africa" treats the range of issues facing the continent in the first decade of the twenty-first century. The authors provide current, thorough analyses not only of history, politics, and economics, but also geography, environmental concerns, population shifts, family and kinship, the role of women, religious beliefs, and literature. Each topic is covered in an accessible style, but with reference to the latest scholarship. Maps, photographs, and a table of basic political data enhance the text, which has made its place as the best available introduction to this diverse and complex continent.

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À propos de l'auteur

April A. Gordon is professor of sociology and director of the Women's Studies Program at Winthrop University. Donald L. Gordon is professor of political science and director of Africa - Asian Programs at Furman University.

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Éditeur
Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1588264661
ISBN 13 
9781588264664
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
4
Nombre de pages
475
Éditeur
Gordon April A., Gordon Donald L.
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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