{"product_id":"africa-richard-grant-9780199920563","title":"Africa: Geographies of Change","description":"Population growth, business interests, and global connections are transforming Africa from a \"lost\" continent to one of \"strategic opportunity\" in the worldwide geopolitical sphere. A timely synthesis of current thinking on this diverse, complex, and changing region, \u003cem\u003eAfrica: Geographies of Change \u003c\/em\u003eoffers\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estudents the most realistic portrait of modern Africa available.\u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntegrating material on China in Africa, the mobile-phone revolution, the Millennium Development Goals, sustainable development, \"land and water grabs,\" food security, informal livelihoods, the \"Green Revolution,\" and new satellite cities, this text adopts a realistically optimistic narrative that focuses on Africa's burgeoning cities. By using case studies to highlight important topics, \u003cem\u003eAfrica: Geographies of Change \u003c\/em\u003eincorporates new perspectives from urban studies, public health, political geography, and sustainable development in order to provide a more nuanced understanding of African issues. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e*Integrated \u003cstrong\u003ecutting-edge topics\u003c\/strong\u003e--such as China in Africa, the mobile-phone revolution, sustainable development, informal livelihoods, and food security--keep the text relevant and thought-provoking\u003cbr\u003e*Emphasis on \u003cstrong\u003econtemporary Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e motivates students to consider alternative and more positive possibilities for African development \u003cbr\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e underpins the assessment of contemporary issues and helps students to envision future development and policy outcomes\u003cbr\u003e*Uniquely \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican perspectives\u003c\/strong\u003e enhance each chapter\u003cbr\u003e*Carefully selected \u003cstrong\u003esidebars and case studies\u003c\/strong\u003e vividly illustrate the topics being discussed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Grant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0199920567\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199920563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Richard Grant","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43995502903551,"sku":"9780199920563","price":128.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d3f1cd01-bc7a-4307-b4ea-d4f4b6d8c116.jpg?v=1683336184","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/africa-richard-grant-9780199920563","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}