Africa South of the Sahara 2005 2005 Edition Contributor(s): Europa Publications (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1857432665 ISBN-13: 9781857432664 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: October 2004 * Out of Print * Annotation: A definitive one-stop resource for essential information on all the countries of sub-Sahara, this revised and updated edition features: * Over 1,400 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material, and authoritative articles * Contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs * Incisive analysis of the latest available information General Survey * Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole: "Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes; Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; The Privatization of Security in Sub-Saharan Africa "and" European Colonial Rule in Africa" * A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries Country Surveys Individual chapters on every country incorporating: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country * An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education * A full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education * A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research Regional Information * Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, and weights and measures; research institutes concerned with Africa and a select periodicals bibliography Click for more in this series: Africa South of the Sahara |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Reference | Yearbooks & Annuals - Political Science | Political Economy - Political Science | World - General |
Dewey: 967.033 |
Series: Africa South of the Sahara |
Physical Information: 1.72" H x 8.44" W x 11.22" L (4.51 lbs) 1488 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
Features: Bibliography |
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Publisher Description: Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole. * Over 1,400 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles * Contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs * Incisive analysis of the latest available information. General Survey * Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole: Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes; Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara 2003; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; The Privatization of Security in Sub-Saharan Africa and European Colonial Rule in Africa * A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries. Country Surveys Individual chapters on every country incorporating: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country * An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education * A full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education * A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional Information * Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, and weights and measures; research institutes concerned with Africa and a select periodicals bibliography. |
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