Chad: A Nation In Search Of Its Future

by Mario Azevedo

Overview

Chad, the fifth largest country in Africa, has experienced great difficulties politically, economically, and socially. During the 1980s and early 1990s, Chad briefly held international attention because of its warring with Libya. This situation underlines Chad's potential for drawing its neighbors-Libya, Sudan, Cameroon, and Nigeria in particular-a

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429723131
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/28/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	188
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Mario J. Azevedo is chair of the Department of African-American and African Studies and Frank Graham Porter Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Emmanuel U. Nnadozie is associate professor of economics at Truman State University.

Table of Contents

Introduction -- Chad: Geographical Setting -- Chad's History -- Political Evolution and the Civil War in Chad -- The Economy -- Society and Culture -- International Relations -- Chad: Facing the Future

Editorial Reviews

Lays a foundation of social, economic, and political history, then examines the current situation in the fifth largest country in Africa, which has a penchant for drawing its neighbors and colonial powers into its conflicts. Addresses such issues as what to expect of a peaceful Chad in Central Africa, the repercussions if Libya annexed it, the role of France in the protracted conflict and how the people of Chad deal with it, and whether the northern leaders are warlords or committed nationalists. Includes a chronology to February 1997 and two maps. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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