Africa: Diversity and Development

by Tony Binns, Etienne Nel, Alan Dixon, Kenneth Lynch

Overview

Africa: Diversity and Development introduces and de-mystifies Africa’s diversity and dynamism, and considers how its peoples and environments have interacted through time and space.

The book examines the background and diversity of Africa’s social, cultural, economic, political and environmental systems, as well as key development issues which have affected Africa in the past and are likely to be significant in shaping the future of the continent. These include: the impact of HIV/AIDS; sources of conflict and post-conflict reconstruction; the state and governance; the nature of African economies in a global context and future development trajectories. This second edition features new chapters on history and governance, health, separate chapters on rural and urban development and updated content on all aspects of the continent, particularly aspects of culture and ethnicity. It is richly illustrated throughout with diagrams and plates and contains a wealth of detailed up-to-date case studies and current data.

This textbook is a refreshing interdisciplinary text which enhances understanding of the background to Africa’s current position and clarifies possible future scenarios. It will be a valuable resource for students taking modules on Africa, African Development and Geography of Africa, and will also prove useful to students in the wider fields of Geography, Development Studies, Global Studies, Environment and Society and African Politics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367137410
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/08/2023
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	496
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Tony Binns was Ron Lister Professor of Geography (2004-2021) at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Etienne Nel is Professor and Head of the School of Geography at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Alan Dixon is Professor of Sustainable Development at the University of Worcester, UK.

Kenneth Lynch is Professor of Development and Community and Convener of the ‘Place, Environment and Community Research Priority Area’ at the University of Gloucestershire, UK.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction: Africa’s Place Chapter 2 Developing Africa Chapter 3 History and Governance Chapter 4 Conflict and Post-Conflict Chapter 5 Africa’s People Chapter 6 Health and Development Chapter 7 Environment Chapter 8 Rural Africa Chapter 9 Urban Africa Chapter 10 Africa’s Economies Chapter 11 Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

"Africa is a treasury of illuminating information and insights. An authoritative tour de force, it spans history, geography, demography, society, environment, economics, health, politics and development. As a contemporary introduction and source of reference it will be invaluable. The maps, tables and figures, as well as the text, cover and illustrate a wide range of aspects and give much food for thought. Scholarly, accessible and stimulating, this is a book for development professionals and students alike." Professor Robert Chambers, Research Associate, Institute of Development Studies, UK.

"This text is a refreshing look at the development possibilities for Africa's future through sharp lenses in each chapter. The authors have delivered an in-depth discourse that challenges our perception of how the multiple nations and cultures of Africa take on development, health issues and urbanisation without taking a one-size fits all approach. The book is a thorough and textured look into an issue close to all of our hearts: Africa's future." Hon. Professor Anna Tibaijuka (MP), Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Tanzania.

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