Africa : a geographic preface / Jeffrey W. Neff -- The historical context / Thomas O'Toole -- African politics / Donald L. Gordon -- The economies of Africa / Virginia DeLancey -- African international relations / Peter J. Schraeder -- Population growth and urbanization / April A. Gordon -- Africa's environmental problems / Julius E. Nyang'oro -- Family and kinship / Brian Siegel -- Women and development / April A. Gordon -- Religion in Africa / Ambrose Moyo -- African literature / George Joseph -- South Africa / Patrick J. Furlong -- Trends and prospects / April A. Gordon & Donald L. Gordon.