Africa
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Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 1977, Africa has established itself as the most popular introductory text for African studies courses in North America. This third edition has been completely revised and brought up to date since the 1986 edition, reflecting changes in African society and politics, and in the scholarship available on this vast and complex continent.ContentsI. Introduction1. Africa: Problems and Perspectives. Phyllis M. Martin and Patrick O'Meara2. The Contemporary Map of Africa. Michael L. McNultyII. The African Past3. Prehistoric Africa. Kathy D. Schick4. Aspects of Early African History. John Lamphear and Toyin Falola5. Islam and African Societies. John H. Hanson6. Africa and Europe before 1900. Curtis A. Keim7. The Colonial Era. Sheldon Gellar8. Decolonization, Independence, and the Failure of Politics. Edmond J. KellerIII. Society and Culture9. Social Organization in Africa. John C. McCall10. Economic Life in African Villages and Towns. Mahir Saul11. African Systems of Thought. Ivan Karp12. African Art. Patrick McNaughton and Diane Pelrine13. African Music Performed. Ruth M. Stone14. Popular Culture in Urban Africa. Dele Jegede15. African Literature. Eileen Julien16. Social Change in Contemporary Africa. Claire Robertson17. Law and Society in Contemporary Africa. Takyiwaa ManuhIV. Economics and Politics18. African Politics since Independence. N. Brian Winchester19. Economic Change in Contemporary Africa. Sara Berry20. The African Development Crisis. Richard Stryker and Stephen N. Ndegwa21. South Africa. C. R. D. Halisi and Patrick O'MearaAfricana Resources for Undergraduates: A Bibliographic Essay. Nancy J. Schmidt
About the Author: PHYLLIS M. MARTIN is Professor of History at Indiana University. PATRICK O'MEARA, former Director of the African Studies Program at Indiana University, is now Dean for International Programs.
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Title: Africa
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication Date: 1986
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Edition: 2nd Edition
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Condition: Gut. Auflage: 2nd. 480 Seiten Frisches und sauberes Exemplar in gutem Zustand. Maps and charts by Cathryn L. Lombardi. Picture selection by Mary Joy PIgozzi and the editors. Contents - 1 - Africa - Problems and perspectives by Phyllis M. Martin and Patrick O-Meara - 2 - The Contemporary Map of Africa - Michael L. McNulty - 3 - Africa's prehistoric Past by Patrick J. Munson - 4 - Aspects of Early African History by John Lamphear - 5 - The Spread of Islam by B. G. Martin - 6 - African Landlords and European Strangers - African- European Relations to 1870 by George E. Brooks - 7 - The Colonial Era by Sheldon Gellar - 8 - Declonization, Independence, and Beyond by Edmond J. Keller - 9 - Population and social organization by James H. Vaughan - 10 - Traditional African Economies by Harold K. Schneider - 11 - African Systems of thought by Ivan Karp - 12 - Traditional Arts of Black Africa by Roy Sieber - 13 - African Music Performed by Ruth M. Stone - 14 - Social change in COntemporary Africa by Claire Robertson - 15 - Populaar culture in Urban Africa by Dele Jegede - 16 - Modern Africa in literature by Emile Snyder - 17 - African POlitics since independence byy N. Brian Winchester - 18 - Economic Change in contemporary Africa by Sara S. Berry - 19 - Poverty, Inequality, and Development choices in Contemprary Africa by Richard E. Stryker - 20 - THe republic of South Africa - White POlitical control within the African continent by Gwendolyn M. Carter - 21 - Africa's place in the sun - the expanding arena of international politics by J. Gus Liebenow - Bibliography and sources for African studies by Jean E. Meeh Gosebrink ISBN 9780253203922 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 833 16,9 x 3,2 x 23,3 cm, Taschenbuch. Seller Inventory # 1178867