Geography

For undergraduate courses in the departments of Geography and Political Science.

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, this second edition's clear organization; broader and more up-to-date maps, illustrations, and data sets; and new and updated chapters ensure that the research and information is kept current.

• Each chapter written by an expert in the field. Contributors include Barbara Elizabeth McDade, Godson Chintuwa Obia, Joseph Ransford Oppong, William Yaw Osei, Ian Yeboah, and Ibipo Johnston-Anumonwo.

• NEW - New Chapter 9, Transport and Communication in Sub-Saharan Africa: Digital Bridges Over Spatial Divides —Evaluates the condition of transportation, communication, and digital networks.

  • Keeps students' interest by providing updated information on these emerging issues.

• NEW - New Chapter 15, Looking Ahead: Prospects for Africa in a New Global Economy —Assesses the prospects for global integration and expansion into the world trade market.

  • Addresses students' need to know the future of Sub-Saharan Africa.

• NEW - Revised chapter on Political Landscapes —Now reflects ongoing political reforms sweeping across the continent.

  • Enables students to understand the current political climate of Sub-Saharan Africa.

• NEW - Comprehensive listing of websites on Africa.

  • Complements material in the text and is useful for distance education courses.

• NEW - Expanded Medical Geography chapter—Expanded section on HIV/AIDS.

  • Reflects to students the growing dilemma and complexities associated with this pandemic.

• NEW - Introductory overview chapter and four-part organization.

  • Allows students to easily learn the material by its comprehensive organization.

• NEW - Discussion boxes/text boxes—Highlight pertinent African issues such as African civilizations, cultural symbolism, political reform, urban development, and HIV/AIDS.

  • Reinforces students' understanding of key issues.

• NEW - Broader and more up-to-date maps, illustrations, and data sets.

  • Provides students with strong visual support of the material.

• NEW - Updated data—Provides statistical summaries of economic and human development, demographic attributes, environmental management, urban growth, gender disparities, and global integration.

  • Allows students to have the most current research and information.

• A systematic, thematic approach.

  • Gives students the ability to examine a variety of themes related to Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Self-contained chapters—Each presents key definitions and basic geographic principles.

  • Gives students a more comprehensive study of the themes presented. Allows instructors to tailor their curriculum.

• Comparative analyses—Between Western and African culture, traditional and western medicine, U.S. and African cities, and political institutions.

  • Encourages students to compare and contrast their personal experiences with the Sub-Saharan experience.

• Key concepts and discussion questions in each chapter.

  • Provides students with thought-provoking material relating to contemporary problems in Africa.

• Comprehensive, up-to-date bibliography.

  • Gives students a starting point for further reading.

• New Chapter 9, Transport and Communication in Sub-Saharan Africa: Digital Bridges Over Spatial Divides —Evaluates the condition of transportation, communication, and digital networks.

  • Keeps students' interest by providing updated information on these emerging issues.

• New Chapter 15, Looking Ahead: Prospects for Africa in a New Global Economy —Assesses the prospects for global integration and expansion into the world trade market.

  • Addresses students' need to know the future of Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Revised chapter on Political Landscapes —Now reflects ongoing political reforms sweeping across the continent.

  • Enables students to understand the current political climate of Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Comprehensive listing of websites on Africa.

  • Complements material in the text and is useful for distance education courses.

• Expanded Medical Geography chapter—Expanded section on HIV/AIDS.

  • Reflects to students the growing dilemma and complexities associated with this pandemic.

• Introductory overview chapter and four-part organization.

  • Allows students to easily learn the material by its comprehensive organization.

• Discussion boxes/text boxes—Highlight pertinent African issues such as African civilizations, cultural symbolism, political reform, urban development, and HIV/AIDS.

  • Reinforces students' understanding of key issues.

• Broader and more up-to-date maps, illustrations, and data sets.

  • Provides students with strong visual support of the material.

• Updated data—Provides statistical summaries of economic and human development, demographic attributes, environmental management, urban growth, gender disparities, and global integration.

  • Allows students to have the most current research and information.

 1. Introduction.

I. THE PHYSICAL-ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT.

II. SOCIO-CULTURAL CONTEXT.

III. DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT.

IV. GLOBAL CONTEXT.

Geography of Africa (Geography)

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