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Eastern and Southern Africa

Development Challenges in a volatile region

Debby Potts author TAS Bowyer-Bower author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:23rd Oct '03

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A unique and comprehensive introduction to contemporary development issues in East and Southern Africa, and represents a significant departure from the often descriptive approach adopted by existing regional and development texts on African regions. Each contribution is carefully chosen to highlight the theoretical basis to development issues, and the practical problems of implementing development plans, in this vital subregion. Overall this produces comprehensive and balanced coverage of historical, economic, political and social issues. The twin issues of globalisation and modernisation give the book a clear focus.

"The chapters are well cross-referenced, each concluding with a considerable reference list, sometimes including websites. Tables summarise and add to the text... Overall, the authors do a good job of elucidating why African countries have largely failed to develop and the book is well suited to university classroom use."

Heidi Glaesel Frontani - Elon University

Modern African Studies, Volume 43/2 - 2005

ISBN: 9780130264688

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

408 pages