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The physical and human geography of Sub-Saharan Africa are
explored with a systematic, thematic approach in this multi-faceted
reference. Designed to expose readers to a variety of contemporary
ideas, theories, and concepts in African geography—and their
applicability in “real world” situations—each chapter is
written by an expert in the field. Key definitions and basic
geographic principles are specified in each chapter, providing a
more comprehensive view of the themes presented. Completely
revised, this edition examines recent developments and data that
are important to understanding the geography of the region.
Introduction; Understanding Africa in a Global Context; The
Physical Environment; Human-Environmental Impacts: Forest
Degradation and Desertification; Historical Geography of
Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and Constraints; Political
Landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa: From Instability to
Democratization?; Culture, Conflict, and Change in Sub-Saharan
Africa; Population Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa; Geography and
Development in Sub-Saharan Africa; Transport, Communication, and
Information Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Digital Bridges
Over Spatial Divides; Urban Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa;
Geography, Gender, and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa; Medical
Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa; Agricultural Development in
Sub-Saharan Africa; Spatial Organization and Distribution of
Economic Activity: Industry, and Entrepreneurship
in Africa; Looking Ahead: Prospects for Africa in a New Global
Economy.
A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about
current issues in sub-Saharan Africa.
Geography of AfricaReviewed by S. Brezzell, 2009-10-18
The book arrived in less time than anticipated and was NEW. It was a 35.00 savings, worth the wait.
One of the most comprehensive texts on Sub-Saharan Africa.Reviewed by Emmanuel K. Mbobi, 1999-11-21
This is one of the most comprehensive books written onSub-Saharan Africa. It starts off with the spatial location of theregion and the physical aspects - Climate, Vegetation, Soils, and Drainage, that makes the region unique. The authors go on to discussing the human-environmental impacts, one of the most problematic of environmental activities in Sub-Saharan Africa. They discuss reasons for deforestation in Africa South of the Sahara, effects of forest degradation, and desertification a very real problem of desert encroachment that has turned productive lands in Sub-Saharan Africa into desert environments. One of the topics covered in this text that is absent in many textbooks is the Historical Background of Sub-Saharan Africa, especially when most of the old historical records are said to be "non-existent" because of the lack of a written language in the region. The authors have done a good job incorporating culture, conflict of culture and change in the face of cultural multiplicity of that exists in this region. Another important aspect of this book is the comprehensive coverage of gender and the roles of men and women in this part of the world. This book is interesting to read, it is informative and best of all, it is current.
