Africa, Fourth Edition - 4th Edition by Maria Grosz-Ngaté & John H Hanson & Patrick O'Meara (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Historically grounded, Africa provides a comprehensive view of the ways that African women and men have constructed their lives and engaged in collective activities at the local, national, and global levels.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Since the publication of the first edition in 1977, <i>Africa</i> has established itself as a leading resource for teaching, business, and scholarship. This fourth edition has been completely revised and focuses on the dynamism and diversity of contemporary Africa. The volume emphasizes contemporary culture-civil and social issues, art, religion, and the political scene-and provides an overview of significant themes that bear on Africa's place in the world. Historically grounded, <i>Africa</i> provides a comprehensive view of the ways that African women and men have constructed their lives and engaged in collective activities at the local, national, and global levels.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>[P]rovides an excellent introductory overview of the continent . . . .59.1 1989</p>-- "Africa"<br><br><p>Africa is the product of careful planning and a great deal of hard work by many people recommended to any student who wishes to gain up-to-date information on the current sstate of knowledge in that increasingly complex and unwieldy specialization known as African Studies.International Journal of African Historical Study</p>-- "International Journal of African Historical Studies"<br><br><p>A treasure trove of information, critical analysis, and informed and informative comment.</p>-- "Sunday Independent (Durban)"<br><br><p>An ideal undergraduate text for interdisciplinary courses or courses in history or politics. It could be used at an introductory graduate level, or by students of African studies wanting a brief background in another discipline . . . also an excellent book for non-academic purposes, simply for enjoyable reading.</p>-- "Canadian Journal of African Studies"<br><br><p>From all indications, the fourth edition of Africa should not only endure the test of time, but also be found exceptionally useful by a wide spectrum of scholars, including college professors and their students in general.</p>-- "Africa Today"<br><br><p>Here is a highly recommended multidisciplinary introductory volume, one which should appeal to the serious general reader as well as to the student specializing in African studies.</p>-- "The Nigerian Field"<br><br><p>Much has changed in Africa and in African studies in the last ten years, but one constant has been the enduring excellence of the anthology Africa.</p>-- "International Journal of African Historical Studies"<br><br><p>This new edition offers a condensed yet thematically broad text suitable for both the undergraduate classroom and a popular audience. Abridged from twenty-one to fifteen chapters, Africa retains its tradition of interdisciplinary breadth by incorporating a range of accessible, thematically organized perspectives informed by the latest scholarship.</p>-- "African Studies Review"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Maria Grosz-Ngaté is an anthropologist and Associate Director of the African Studies Program at Indiana University. She has conducted long-term research in Mali and Senegal with a focus on rural social transformations, gender, and Islam. </p><p>John H. Hanson is Associate Professor of History at Indiana University and an editor of <i>History in Africa</i>. His research concerns the history of West Africa Muslim communities during the past 200 years. </p><p>Patrick O'Meara is Special Advisor to the Indiana University President, Vice President Emeritus and Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs and Political Science. He was the editor (with Phyllis Martin) of all of the previous editions of <i>Africa</i>. His interests include South African politics and international development.</p>
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