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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. A really interesting book that covers how African geography, history, culture and politics have each contributed to the current situation in the continent. It also takes a balanced approach to the issues of colonialism, human rights and development. ( ) no reviews | add a review
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Vast, diverse, dynamic, and turbulent, the true nature of Africa is often obscured by its poverty-stricken image. In this controversial and gripping guide, Tom Young cuts through the emotional hype to critically analyse the continent's political history and the factors behind its dismal economic performance. Maintaining that colonial influences are often overplayed, Young argues that much blame must lie with African governments themselves and that Western aid can often cause as much harm as good. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)320.96Social sciences Political Science Political Science Political situation and conditions AfricaLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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