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The state of Africa a history of the continent since independence

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London Simon & Schuster 2011Description: vi, 770 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780857203885
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 960.32MER
Summary: Africa is forever on our TV screens, but the bad-news stories (famine, genocide, corruption) massively outweigh the good (South Africa). Ever since the process of decolonialisation began in the mid-1950s, and arguably before, the continent has appeared to be stuck in a process of irreversible decline. Constant war, improper use of natural resources and misappropriation of revenues and aid monies contribute to an impression of a continent beyond hope.
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Book Book UONGOZI Institute Resources Centre - Dodoma Africa 960.32MER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available URD000510

Includes bibliographical references (p. [723]-751) and index.

Africa is forever on our TV screens, but the bad-news stories (famine, genocide, corruption) massively outweigh the good (South Africa). Ever since the process of decolonialisation began in the mid-1950s, and arguably before, the continent has appeared to be stuck in a process of irreversible decline. Constant war, improper use of natural resources and misappropriation of revenues and aid monies contribute to an impression of a continent beyond hope.

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