Beschreibung:
In the post 9/11 global environment Africa is standing at a crossroads in international affairs as the combined issues of politics, religion and security attract renewed interest. Africa Today provides students with an introduction to the key contemporary issues that this continent faces.
Introduction 1. Looking Back in Time 2. Africa Today 3. Religion, Culture and Gender 4. Development Matters 5. Politics and Prospects of Democracy 6. Corruption 7. Conflict and De-Militarisation 8. Disease and Human Security 9. Terrorism 10. International Focus 11. Conclusion