Africa 2017-2018
By (author) Francis Wiafe-Amoako
Publication date:
17 August 2017Length of book:
374 pagesPublisher
Rowman & Littlefield PublishersDimensions:
282x220mm9x11"
ISBN-13: 9781475835243
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. The content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student and library budgets.
This is a ‘complementary analysis’ of the countries in Africa. Africa is a politically, economically, and socially diverse continent made up of fifty-four countries with over one billion people. The author uses a statistical analysis to measure the cultural, economic, and political changes that have occurred over the last year. Some of these countries have unstable governments, while others like Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Benin have successful democratic governments. The troubled countries of Somalia, Libya, and Eritrea have made slow and steady positive changes which are important to the quality of life in Africa. These country studies are the kind of information you will find in this World Today series volume. You will encounter black-and-white photos and maps. The country entries are alphabetically arranged, and the volume includes an extensive bibliography. I would recommend this analytical report on Africa to public and academic libraries, as well as businesses and corporations interested in doing business on the African continent.