Africa South of the Sahara, Third Edition: Texts in Regional Geography (3)

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This authoritative, widely adopted text provides a broad introduction to the geography of Africa south of the Sahara. The book analyzes the political, economic, social, and environmental processes that shape resource use and development on this large, diverse region. Students gain a context for understanding current development debates and addressing questions about the nature and sustainability of latest changes. Timely topics include the upward push of foreign investment in Africa, the evolving geographies of rural-urban linkages, the birth of the Republic of South Sudan, and advances in the struggle against HIV/AIDS. New to This Edition: *Fully up to date to reflect the up to date data and trends in development. *Chapters on development theory, cultural and societal diversity, the political geography of postindependence Africa, economic integration, and the geography of poverty. *Substantially revised coverage of gender dynamics, urban living environments, mineral and energy resources, and plenty of other topics. Pedagogical Features *Vignettes in each and every chapter that provide detailed case studies from numerous countries and elaborate on key concepts. *Recommendations for further reading on every topic, including print and online sources. *Companion site with downloadable PowerPoint slides of all original figures, photos, and tables. *An extensive glossary.

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