| Edition |
54th edition. |
| Description |
xx, 367 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Series |
World today series ; 2019-2020 |
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World today series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-357) and index. |
| Contents |
Historical Background (Pre-Colonial period) -- The Colonial Period -- North Africa -- West Africa -- Central Africa -- East Africa -- Indian Ocean Island Nations -- Southern Africa -- Web Sites and Selected Bibliography of Key English Language Sources. |
| Summary |
The World Today Series: Africa provides students with vital information on all countries on the African continent through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends. Each country is examined through the following sections: Basic Facts; Land and People; The Past: Political and Economic History; The Present: Contemporary Issues; and The Future. In addition to country chapters, the book features extended essays on Africa's Historical Background and the Colonial Period. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. |
| Subject |
Africa -- History.
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Africa -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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Africa -- Geography.
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Politics and government. (OCoLC)fst01919741
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Africa. (OCoLC)fst01239509
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| Chronological Term |
2000-2099
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| ISBN |
9781475852455 |
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1475852452 |
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