Understanding contemporary Africa / edited by April A. Gordon, Donald L. Gordon.
| Other author | Gordon, April A. |
| Other author | Gordon, Donald L. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | Boulder, Colo. : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2007. |
| Description | xiii, 477 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Series | Understanding Understanding (Boulder, Colo.) ^A510506 |
| Contents | 1. Introduction / April A. Gordon and Donald L. Gordon -- 2. Africa: a geographic preface / Jeffrey W. Neff -- 3. The historical context / Thomas O'Toole -- 4. African politics / Donald L. Gordon -- 5. The economies of Africa / Virginia DeLancey -- 6. African international relations / Peter J. Schraeder -- 7. Population, urbanization, and AIDS / April A. Gordon -- 8. Africa's environmental problems / Julius E. Nyag'oro -- 9. Family and kingship / Eugenia Shanklin -- 10. Women and development / April A. Gordon -- 11. Religion in Africa / Ambrose Moyo -- 12. African literature / George Joseph -- 13. Trends and prospects / April A. Gordon and Donald L. Gordon |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2006020881 |
| ISBN | 1588264661 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781588264664 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DT30.5 .U536 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |