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100	1		_aPalmer, Eustace, _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aAfrica : _ban introduction / _cEustace Palmer.
263			_a2107
264		1	_aAbingdon, Oxon ; _aNew York, NY : _bRoutledge, _c2021.
300			_apages cm
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aIntroduction: The Rationale for African Studies -- The Geography of Africa and Topics in African History -- Slavery -- Imperialism in Africa -- African Nationalism and the Drive Towards Independence -- African Politics -- African Social Systems -- Africa's Environmental Problems -- Religion in Africa -- African Economies -- Women in Africa -- Africa's Health Issues -- Education in Africa -- African Technology, Music and Art -- African Literature -- Conclusion.
520			_a"Africa: An Introduction invites you in to discover Africa: a continent rich with culture and history, with diverse populations stretching from the dense tropical rain forest of the Congo basin, right up to the Sahara Desert in the north, and down to the Mediterranean climates of the far south. Containing fifty-five countries, and covering over 20% of the world's landmass, Africa is the birthplace of humanity, yet the image of Africa in the west is often negative, that of a continent riddled with endemic problems. This accessible and engaging guide to the African continent guides the reader through the history, geography and politics of Africa. It ranges from the impact of slavery and imperialism through to the rise of African nationalism and the achievement of independence, and up to the present moment. Key topics covered include literature, art, technology, religion, the condition of African women, health, education, and the mounting environmental concerns faced by African people. As Africa moves beyond the painful legacies of slavery and imperialism, this book provides an engaging, uplifting and accessible introduction to a rapidly modernising and diverse continent. Suitable for high school and undergraduate students studying Africa, this book will also serve as the perfect introduction for anyone looking to understand the history of Africa, and the Africa of today"-- _cProvided by publisher.
651		0	_aAfrica _xHistory.
651		0	_aAfrica _xSocial conditions.
651		0	_aAfrica _xEconomic conditions.
776	0	8	_iOnline version: _aPalmer, Eustace, _tAfrica _dAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021. _z9781003111733 _w(DLC) 2020057534
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