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fév 28, 2014

Africa: South of the Sahara Yearbook 2014

‘A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume.’ – Times Literary Supplement

‘ This is probably the best reference work available on this part of the African continent.’ – Reference Reviews

A one-volume library of essential data on all the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan countries, Africa South of the Sahara 2014 provides the most up-to-date and detailed economic, political and demographic data and statistics on this fascinating and rapidly changing region.

Now in its 43rd edition and fully revised for 2014, Africa South of the Sahara contains over 1,500 pages of wide-ranging directory material and authoritative article contributions from fifty of the region’s leading thinkers and policy makers.

The Yearbook has

* Over 1,500 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles
* Contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs
* Incisive analysis of the latest available information.

General Survey

* Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole: Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes; Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara 2012; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; The Privatization of Security in Sub-Saharan Africa and European Colonial Rule in Africa

* A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries.

Country Surveys

Individual chapters on every country incorporating:

General Survey

  • thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole, including: Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; State Failure in Africa; A Century of Development; Chinas Expansion into Africa; and European Colonial Rule in Africa
  • a political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries.

Country Surveys

Individual chapters on every country incorporating:

  • an introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country
  • an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education
  • a full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education
  • a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.
  • An introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country.
Regional Information

* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, and weights and measures; research institutes concerned with Africa and a select periodicals bibliography.
For anyone interested in sourcing key data and opinion about this vast region, look no further than this authoritative and renowned publication.
43rd Edition. Hardcover. 1,529pp.
US$845.00 including delivery.

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