Africa South of the Sahara, Third Edition : A Geographical Interpretation
ISBN: 9781462508112 | 1462508111
Edition: 3rdFormat: Trade Book
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Pub. Date: 12/4/2012
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This authoritative, widely adopted text provides a broad introduction to the geography of Africa south of the Sahara. The book analyzes the political, economic, social, and environmental processes that shape resource use and development in this large, diverse region. Students gain a context for understanding current development debates and addressing questions about the nature and sustainability of contemporary changes. Timely topics include the rise of foreign investment in Africa, the evolving geographies of rural-urban linkages, the birth of... MORE
Introduction: New Beginnings?Overview1. The Map of Africa2. Imagining Africa: Roots of Western Perceptions of the Continent3. Thinking about Development: Development Theory and Practice in the African ContextCulture and Society4. African Culture: Diversity and Creativity5. Societal Diversity: Language, Ethnicity, and Religion6. Gender Dynamics: Men and Women in African SocietiesThe Physical Environment7. Geology and Geomorphology of Africa8. Africa’s Climate: Regions, Dynamics, and Change9. Biogeography and EcologyAfri... MORE
Robert Stock, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Winnipeg. He previously held positions at the University of Saskatchewan and at Queen's University (Canada).
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