Africa south of the Sahara

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Africa south of the Sahara

Europa Publications, [197-?]-

  • 1st ed : 1971
  • 2nd ed : 1972
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  • 4th ed : 1974
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  • 23rd ed. : 1994
  • 24th ed. : 1995
  • 25th ed. : 1996
  • 26th ed. : 1997
  • 27th ed. : 1998
  • 28th ed. : 1999
  • 29th ed. : 2000
  • 30th ed. : 2001
  • 31st ed. : 2002
  • 32nd ed. : 2003
  • 33rd ed. : 2004
  • 34th ed. : 2005
  • 35th ed. : 2006
  • 36th ed. : 2007

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Volume

21st ed. : 1992 ISBN 9780946653713

Description

A major source of political, social and economic information on Africa south of the Sahara, this reference survey contains economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and essays from observers of African affairs.
Volume

22nd ed. : 1993 ISBN 9780946653812

Description

A major source of political, social and economic information on Africa south of the Sahara, this reference survey contains economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and essays from observers of African affairs.
Volume

23rd ed. : 1994 ISBN 9780946653881

Description

This up-to-date survey of political, social and economic information is on every country in the constantly-changing region of Africa south of the Sahara. This revised and updated edition provides: introductory essays on topics of contemporary interest - essays in this edition include "Africa in Retrospect and Prospect" and "European Colonial Rule in Africa"; detailed information on all the major organizations concerned with the region, including the United Nations in Africa and the Economic Commission for Africa; individual chapters on all the countries, territories and homelands of sub-Saharan Africa, from Angola to Zimbabwe - each chapter contains information on the history, geography and economy, together with statistics and directory information on each country. Other features of the book include: the latest social and political developments in this area; detailed analytical commentary complemented by the latest available statistical information; and a chapter on the newly-established Eritrea. The directory information contains essential names and addresses and other key information on: constitution; government; legislature; judiciary; political organizations; diplomatic representation; religion; the media; finance; trade and industry; tourism; defence; and education. Specially commissioned for this section is a new chapter on Eritrea by David Pool of the University of Manchester, and an extensive essay on the recent history of South Africa by John Omer-Cooper of the University of Otago in New Zealand.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Background to the continent: "Africa in Retrospect and Prospect, Gavin William
  • "Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara", Donald L. Sparks
  • "Colonial Rule in Africa", Richard Brown. Part 2 Regional information. Part 3 Country surveys.
Volume

24th ed. : 1995 ISBN 9780946653973

Description

This up-to-date survey of political, social and economic information is on every country in the constantly-changing region of Africa south of the Sahara. This revised and updated edition provides: introductory essays on topics of contemporary interest - essays in this edition include "Africa in Retrospect and Prospect", "Economic Trends" and "European Colonial Rule"; detailed information on all the major organizations concerned with the region, including the United Nations in Africa and the Economic Commission for Africa; individual chapters on all the countries, territories and homelands of sub-Saharan Africa, from Angola to Zimbabwe - each chapter contains information on the history, geography and economy, together with statistics and directory information on each country. Other features of the book include: the latest social and political developments in this area, including updated essays on the recent history of South Africa, Liberia, Rwanda and Somalia; and detailed analytical commentary complemented by the latest available statistical information.
Volume

25th ed. : 1996 ISBN 9781857430103

Description

This edition has been revised and expanded to cope with the rapid tempo of economic, social and political changes taking place throughout the sub-Saharan region. It analyzes civil and political instability in Liberia, Somalia, Angola and Mozambique, and charts the domestic uncertainty facing many of the countries in the area. Part one, "Backgound to the continent", includes: a detailed chronology of recent political events 1994-1995 - a convenient reference guide to the year's main developments; analytical commentary on issues of topical interest; articles by leading contributors in the wider context of the continent's development and its relationship with the rest of the world, including "Africa in Retrospect and Prospect" by Gavin Williams, "Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara 1995" by Donald L. Sparks and "European Colonial Rule in Africa" by Richard Brown; and also includes a political map of contemporary Africa, calendars, time reckoning and weights and measures, major commodities of Africa and research institutes concerned with Africa. Part two, "Regional information", provides extensive coverage of international organizations and research bodies active in Africa. It outlines over 150 pan-regional and sub-regional organizations - their aims, activities, publictions and principal personnel, including the UN in Africa, the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), the OAU (Organization of African Unity) and the ADB (African Development Bank) and ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States). Part three, "Country surveys", has individual chapters on every country containing: an introductory survey; expert articles on geography, population, recent history and economy; a statistical survey - the latest available statistics on area and population, agriculture, mining, forestry and livestock, fishing industry, finance, trade, transport, education and the media; and a directory, with essential names and addresses, and other key information on - the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, defence and education.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Background to the continent. Part 2 Regional information. Part 3 Country surveys: introductory survey
  • statistical survey
  • directory.
Volume

26th ed. : 1997 ISBN 9781857430295

Description

This edition has been revised and expanded to cope with the rapid tempo of economic, social and political changes taking place throughout the sub-Saharan region. It analyzes civil and political instability in Liberia, Somalia, Angola and Mozambique, and charts the domestic uncertainty facing many of the countries in the area. Part one, "Backgound to the continent", includes: a detailed chronology of recent political events 1995-1996 - a convenient reference guide to the year's main developments; analytical commentary on issues of topical interest; articles by leading contributors in the wider context of the continent's development and its relationship with the rest of the world, including "Africa in Retrospect and Prospect" by Gavin Williams, "Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara 1996" by Donald L. Sparks and "European Colonial Rule in Africa" by Richard Brown; and also includes a political map of contemporary Africa, calendars, time reckoning and weights and measures, major commodities of Africa and research institutes concerned with Africa. Part two, "Regional information", provides extensive coverage of international organizations and research bodies active in Africa. It outlines over 150 pan-regional and sub-regional organizations - their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel, including the UN in Africa, the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), the OAU (Organization of African Unity) and the ADB (African Development Bank) and ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States). Part three, "Country surveys", has individual chapters on every country containing: an introductory survey; expert articles on geography, population, recent history and economy; a statistical survey - the latest available statistics on area and population, agriculture, mining, forestry and livestock, fishing industry, finance, trade, transport, education and the media; and a directory, with essential names and addresses, and other key information on - the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, defence and education.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Background to the continent. Part 2 Regional organizations. Part 3 Country surveys: introductory survey
  • statistical survey
  • directory.
Volume

27th ed. : 1998 ISBN 9781857430363

Description

` This edition has been revised and expanded to cope with the rapid tempo of economic, social and political changes taking place throughout the sub-Saharan region. It analyzes civil and political instability in Liberia, Somalia, Angola and Mozambique, and charts the domestic uncertainty facing many of the countries in the area. Part one, "Backgound To the Continent", includes: a detailed chronology of recent political events 1997-1998 - a reference guide to the year's main developments; analytical commentary on issues of topical interest; articles by leading contributors in the wider context of the continent's development and its relationship with the rest of the world, including "Africa in Retrospect and Prospect" by Gavin Williams, and "European Colonial Rule in Africa" by Richard Brown; and also includes a political map of contemporary Africa, calendars, time reckoning and weights and measures, major commodities of Africa and research institutes concerned with Africa. Part two, "Regional Information", provides extensive coverage of international organizations and research bodies active in Africa. It outlines over 150 pan-regional and sub-regional organizations - their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel, including the UN in Africa, the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), the OAU (Organization of African Unity) and the ADB (African Development Bank) and ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States). Part three, "Country Surveys", has individual chapters on every country containing: an introductory survey; articles on geography, population, recent history and economy; a statistical survey - the latest available statistics on area and population, agriculture, mining, forestry and livestock, fishing industry, finance, trade, transport, education and the media; and a directory, with essential names and addresses, and other key information on - the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, defence and education.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Background to the continent. Part 2 Regional organizations. Part 3 Country surveys: introductory survey
  • statistical survey
  • directory.
Volume

28th ed. : 1999 ISBN 9781857430462

Description

First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Background to the continent. Part 2 Regional organizations. Part 3 Country surveys: introductory survey
  • statistical survey
  • directory.
Volume

29th ed. : 2000 ISBN 9781857430608

Description

This updated edition presents: over 1100 pages of economic and demographic statistics; wide-ranging directory material; contributions from over 70 experts on African affairs; analysis of available information.
Volume

30th ed. : 2001 ISBN 9781857430783

Description

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Volume

31st ed. : 2002 ISBN 9781857431018

Description

Now in its thirty-first edition this survey of the region brings together: * Over 1,250 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles * Contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs * Incisive analysis of the latest available information

Table of Contents

Background to the continent -Detailed analytical articles on issues affecting the area as a whole including: Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes, Economic Trends, European Colonial Rule. International Organizations -Full contact details and background information on the major organizations active in the region. Country Surveys -Individual chapters on every country containing: * Introductory Survey-essays on area and population, agriculture, forestry, livestock, industry, finance, trade, transport, education and the media * Directory-names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the Constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry and tourism. * Statistics- covering population, agriculture, forestry, industry, finance, education and the media. Plus a select bibliography.
Volume

33rd ed. : 2004 ISBN 9781857431834

Description

This revised and updated thirty-third edition provides a complete survey of the region including: * Over 1,300 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles * Contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs * Incisive analysis of the latest available information. General Survey* Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole: Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes; Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara 2003; The Privatization of Security in Sub-Saharan Africa and European Colonial Rule in Africa* New for this edition: Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa * A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country * An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education * A full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education * A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional Information* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, and weights and measures; research institutes concerned with Africa and a select periodicals bibliography.
Volume

34th ed. : 2005 ISBN 9781857432664

Description

Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole. * Over 1,400 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles * Contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs * Incisive analysis of the latest available information. General Survey* Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole: Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes; Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara 2003; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; The Privatization of Security in Sub-Saharan Africa and European Colonial Rule in Africa * A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country * An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education * A full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education * A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional Information* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, and weights and measures; research institutes concerned with Africa and a select periodicals bibliography.
Volume

35th ed. : 2006 ISBN 9781857433135

Description

Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole. * Over 1,400 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles * Contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs * Incisive analysis of the latest available information. General Survey * Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole: Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes; Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara 2005; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; The Privatization of Security in Sub-Saharan Africa and European Colonial Rule in Africa * A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries. Country Surveys Individual chapters on every country incorporating: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country * An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education * A full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education * A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional Information * Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, and weights and measures; research institutes concerned with Africa and a select periodicals bibliography.
Volume

36th ed. : 2007 ISBN 9781857433692

Description

Over 1,400 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles Contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs Incisive analysis of the latest available information. General Survey Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole: Reforming Africa: Continuities and Changes; Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara 2006; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; The Privatization of Security in Sub-Saharan Africa and European Colonial Rule in Africa A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries. Country Surveys Individual chapters on every country incorporating: an introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education a full directory containing names, addresses and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional Information Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, weights and measures; research institutes concerned with Africa and a select periodicals bibliography.

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    78112271
  • Country Code
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  • Title Language Code
    eng
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    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
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