{"product_id":"africa-today-heather-deegan-9780415418836","title":"Africa Today: Culture, Economics, Religion, Security","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the post 9\/11 global environment Africa is standing at a crossroads in international affairs as the combined issues of politics, religion and security attract renewed interest. While some countries seem to be moving forward with greater levels of confidence, democracy and stability, others continue to be mired in conflict, poverty and religious\/ethnic division. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis text focuses on key contemporary issues that the continent faces, providing a comprehensive introduction of current political, religious, developmental and security concerns. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIndividual chapters\u003c\/strong\u003e devoted to key issues including health, gender, corruption, religion and the newly emerging problems of human security. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCase studies\u003c\/strong\u003e and detailed analysis of topical issues, including: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eMuslim\/Christian clashes: Kano, Northern Nigeria\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eConflict, Arms and Reconstruction: Darfur and Sierra Leone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive range of countries discussed\u003c\/strong\u003e including: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya Ethiopia, Uganda, Lesotho, Somalia, Namibia and Madagascar. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFully up-to-date statistics\u003c\/strong\u003e including primary research based on interviews conducted by the author, providing data for both individual countries and the continent as a whole.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBoxed descriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e explaining clearly the ideas in important subject areas, such as Islamic law and society \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy drawing on the author's empirical research and situating discussion within the context of wider debate, Africa Today is designed both to introduce and to develop a deeper understanding of this rapidly changing continent an essential text for all students of African politics and International Relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heather Deegan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415418836\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415418836\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2009 pg. 140","brand":"Heather Deegan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48086310289663,"sku":"9780415418836","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_76cc5e4e-38b3-4a4a-a0c9-49085190ec80.jpg?v=1769093953","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/africa-today-heather-deegan-9780415418836","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}