1326 Pages
by Routledge

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

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.

Biography

Katharine Murison, Europa Publications

'A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume.' - Times Literary Supplement