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Texts in Regional Geography

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Cover of Africa South of the Sahara, Third Edition

This authoritative, widely adopted text provides a broad introduction to the geography of Africa south of the Sahara. The book analyzes the political, economic, social, and environmental processes that shape resource use and development in this large, diverse region. Students gain a context for understanding current development debates and addressing questions about the nature and sustainability of contemporary changes. Timely topics include the rise of foreign investment in Africa, the evolving geographies of rural-urban linkages, the birth of the Republic of South Sudan, and advances in the struggle against HIV/AIDS.

New to This Edition:
*Fully updated to reflect the latest data and trends in development.
*Chapters on development theory, cultural and societal diversity, the political geography of postindependence Africa, economic integration, and the geography of poverty.
*Substantially revised coverage of gender dynamics, urban living environments, mineral and energy resources, and many other topics.

Pedagogical Features
*Vignettes in every chapter that provide detailed case studies from a variety of countries and elaborate on key concepts.
*Recommendations for further reading on each topic, including print and online sources.
*Companion website with downloadable PowerPoint slides of all original figures, photos, and tables.
*An extensive glossary.

Cover of Africa South Of The Sahara

Africa South Of The Sahara

by Robert Stock

Published 28 February 1995
Africa south of the Sahara is a region in transition. The optimism of the early postindependence years has long since faded, replaced by a pervasive sense of crisis that typically includes slow and often negative economic growth, a crushing debt burden, hunger and ecological crisis, and the virtual collapse of the state in a number of countries. At the same time, the 1990s have seen recent cause for hope--most dramatically, in the peaceful transition to black majority rule in South Africa. This much-needed text provides a broad and balanced introduction to the geography of this vast region. Examining sociocultural, political, and economic processes, patterns of resource utilization, and the dynamics of change in Africa's geography, the text is enhanced by vivid case studies, maps, and photographs. Also featured are lists of recommended reading and a glossary of key terms.