Description
This text provides a systematic, thematic approach to the multi-faceted aspects of the physical and human geography of Sub-Saharan Africa. Designed to expose the student to a variety of contemporary ideas, theories, and concepts in African geography and their applicability in “real world” situations, each chapter is written by an expert in the field. Key definitions and basic geographic principles are specified in each chapter, giving students a more comprehensive view of the themes presented and enabling instructors to tailor their curriculum. A complete revision of the text affords space for recent developments and data that are important to understanding the geography of the region. CourseSmart textbooks do not include any media or print supplements that come packaged with the bound book.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
PART 1 The Global Context
Chapter 2 Understanding Africa in a Global Context
PART 2 Physical Environmental Context
Chapter 3 The Physical Environment
Chapter 4 Human-Environmental Impacts: Forest Degradation and Desertification
PART 3 Sociocultural Context
Chapter 5 Historical Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and Constraints
Chapter 6 Political Landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa: From Instability to Democratization?
Chapter 7 Culture, Conflict, and Change in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 8 Population Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
PART 4 The Development Context
Chapter 9 Geography and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 10 Transport, Communication, and Information Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Digital Bridges
Over Spatial Divides
Chapter 11 Urban Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 12 Geography, Gender, and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 13 Medical Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 14 Agricultural Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 15 Spatial Organization and Distribution of Economic Activity: Industry, and Entrepreneurship
in Africa
Chapter 16 Looking Ahead: Prospects for Africa in a New Global Economy
PART 1 The Global Context
Chapter 2 Understanding Africa in a Global Context
PART 2 Physical Environmental Context
Chapter 3 The Physical Environment
Chapter 4 Human-Environmental Impacts: Forest Degradation and Desertification
PART 3 Sociocultural Context
Chapter 5 Historical Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and Constraints
Chapter 6 Political Landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa: From Instability to Democratization?
Chapter 7 Culture, Conflict, and Change in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 8 Population Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
PART 4 The Development Context
Chapter 9 Geography and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 10 Transport, Communication, and Information Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa: Digital Bridges
Over Spatial Divides
Chapter 11 Urban Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 12 Geography, Gender, and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 13 Medical Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 14 Agricultural Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Chapter 15 Spatial Organization and Distribution of Economic Activity: Industry, and Entrepreneurship
in Africa
Chapter 16 Looking Ahead: Prospects for Africa in a New Global Economy
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Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa, CourseSmart eTextbook, 3rd Edition
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