by Donald Rothchild (Contributor), Donald Rothchild (Contributor), Stephen John Stedman (Contributor), Robert A. Mortimer (Contributor), Naomi Chazan (Author), Peter Lewis (Contributor)
The new edition of this text includes entirely new chapters on political economy and South Africa, and has been thoroughly revised throughout to reflect the major changes in Africa and in the wider world since the end of the Cold War. The book seeks to improve our understanding of the multiple forces at work on the continent.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 560
Edition: 3rd Edition
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 03 Sep 1999
ISBN 10: 0333694759
ISBN 13: 9780333694756
Book Overview: Reviews of the previous editions: 'Required reading for any course on politics and society of the African continent.' - West Africa 'The best available textbook on the subject...this volume stands unchallenged in its comprehensiveness and sophistication.' - Choice