A Political Geography of Africa
A Political Geography of Africa
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USDFirst published in 1978, this book is intended as an introductory study to the political geography of Africa. It seeks in particular to underline and analyse the salient political and socio-economic problems and issues which have faced Africa and its various regions and states in their search for political stability and economic viability. It is the author's belief that by examining the continent's problems within a geographical and historical context readers will be enabled to gain a better understanding of their real import and make a reasonable assessment of future developments and trends. For the benefit of those who are not already familiar with the meaning and scope of political geography the book begins with an introductory section outlining the principles of the subject. In the concluding chapter the author examines the role of the Organisation of African Unity both as an instrument of political liberation and as a factor for the resolution of conflicts and the achievement of economic progress and political stability.
Product details
November 1978Paperback
9780521292696
316 pages
229 × 152 × 18 mm
0.47kg
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Table of Contents
- List of maps
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part I. Principles of Political Geography:
- 1. The meaning and scope of political geography
- 2. Elements of political geography
- Part II. Introduction to the Political Geography of Africa:
- 3. Africa: general introduction
- 4. Colonialism in Africa
- Part II. The States and their Problems:
- 5. North Africa
- 6. West Africa
- 7. Central Africa
- 8. Southern Africa
- 9. East Africa
- 10. North-east Africa
- 11. Islands of the Indian Ocean
- 12. The organisation of African unity and the future prospects of the new Africa
- Appendices:
- 1. Basic data on African countries
- 2. Charter of the organisation of African unity
- Bibliography
- Index.
