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Africa

Hardback. This work examines, compares, and contrasts the African American and Oromo movements by locating them in the global context, and by showing how life chances changed for the two peoples and their descendants as the modern world system became more complex and developed. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFGA; 1KBB; HBJH; HBLW3; JFSL; JPA; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 457.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312239725
ISBN
9780312239725
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.61

Hardback. This volume analyzes the Congo conflict by looking at the roles played by various states and factors in the conflict. It introduces the conflict, examines those states and groups involved, and looks at the social and economic effects of the war by examining trans state factors. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFJC; HBJH; HBLW3; JPS; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 565.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312295509
ISBN
9780312295509
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.03

Hardcover. This title reveals the story of missed opportunities, mixed messages, and mutual frustrations in American relations with Egypt at a seminal time. It shows how the interests of both countries diverged to eventually undermine an early American attempt at economic assistance. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1KBB; HBJH; JPS; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312296216
ISBN
9780312296216
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.06

Hardcover. Ellis Goldberg examines the development of cotton production in Egypt and the long term consequences. Goldberg shows how the cotton industry became dependent on cheap, largely child labour, and links this to the slow development of a country that is held back by an under-educated workforce. Num Pages: 222 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JJ; KCF; KCLT; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312296292
ISBN
9780312296292
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.03

hardcover. This insightful book relates how Emperor Haile Selassie helped shape America's image of Africa and how that image continues to evolve in the United States today. Num Pages: 231 pages, 13. BIC Classification: 1HFGA; 3JJ; BGH; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 560.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Praeger United States
Number of pages
231
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780313386206
ISBN
9780313386206
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.71

Paperback. A backlist classic redesigned and reinvigorated for early readers! Illustrator(s): Pinkney, Jerry. Series: Adventures of Spider. Num Pages: 32 pages, Colour illus throughout. BIC Classification: 1HFD; 5AK; YFJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 3. Weight in Grams: 90.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company United States
Edition
Original
Number of pages
32
Condition
New
SKU
V9780316203814
ISBN
9780316203814
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.03

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1977
Publisher
Macmillan London
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333220955
ISBN
9780333220955
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.21

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1979th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333294833
ISBN
9780333294833
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 186.65

hardcover. The English-speaking whites of South Africa participate in the culture of the English-speaking world but reject its unspoken consensual position on many issues. This study examines the way these English-speakers see themselves, and how this self-image is influenced by the presence of the blacks. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 2AB; CFB; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1993rd Edition
Number of pages
186
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333365731
ISBN
9780333365731
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.21

Hardback. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 30. Weight in Grams: 766.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1984
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333385609
ISBN
9780333385609
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.61

Hardback. In the first twenty-five years of African independence the behaviour of the African state elites has not been conducive to self-sustained development. What are the reasons for this sorry state of affairs? What can be done to reverse that unfortunate trend? These are the two questions with which this book attempts to grapple. Editor(s): Ergas, Zaki. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 606.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333415665
ISBN
9780333415665
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 187.61

Hardback. A study by African and other Third World and North American social scientists, focusing on three of Africa's external policies - continental relations, inter-regional connection and military involvements, examining relevant theory as well as current history of Africa in world political economy. Editor(s): Onwuka, Ralph I.; Shaw, Professor Timothy M. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JPS; KCL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333429310
ISBN
9780333429310
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.81

Hardback. Based on extensive archival research in South Africa and drawing on the most recent scholarship, this book is an original and lucid exposition of the ideological, political and administrative origins of Apartheid. It will add substantially to the understanding of contemporary South Africa. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJG; HBJH; HBLW; HBTB; JPH; JPVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 181 x 222 x 20. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
261
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333464618
ISBN
9780333464618
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.81

Hardback. This critical study of the African writer, Chinua Achebe, has been revised and a new chapter added. The underlying concern throughout is with his system of values and its response to the turbulent history of modern Nigeria - colonialism, independence, political disillusionment and military rule. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; 2AB; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 425.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333490808
ISBN
9780333490808
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.44

Hardcover. Providing overviews of states and sectors, classes and companies in the new international division of labour, this series treats polity-economy dialectics at global, regional and national levels. This volume in the series looks at the complexities of structural adjustment in Africa. Editor(s): Campbell, Bonnie K.; Loxley, John. Series: Macmillan International Political Economy S. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JPH; KCB; KCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 475.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1989th Edition
Number of pages
293
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333496763
ISBN
9780333496763
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 186.50

Paperback. This book contains chapters by 14 prominent figures offering information on key issues concerning the Christian faith in South Africa. Three quarters of South Africans regard themselves as Christians. The story of the gospel of love and its interplay with politics is the theme pursued here. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; HRC; JPH; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333499535
ISBN
9780333499535
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.84

Hardback. The main purposes of this book are to demonstrate how and why the Horn of Africa became one of the world's worst disaster areas, and to try to point the way to a better future for its inhabitants. In particular the author emphasizes the need for international co-operation. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFGA; 1HFGS; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; GTJ; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 505.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333513590
ISBN
9780333513590
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.94

Hardback. Surveys the growth of the South African economy since 1910, when the four provinces came together to form the Union of South Africa. The theme of this book is the economic organization that made possible the growth of the South African economy. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJ; HBJH; HBLW; KCB; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 29. Weight in Grams: 656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
393
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333515303
ISBN
9780333515303
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 187.50

Paperback. This study of political institutions provides an objective appraisal of the precolonial institutions of the Basotho before colonial rule in 1868. It appraizes the impact of colonial rule on the old political structure, the introduction of new institutions and the development of new perceptions. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFML; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJH; HBLL; HBLW; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 505.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
374
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333515709
ISBN
9780333515709
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.06

Hardback. Several aspects of the social division of labour and food insecurity in Tanzania 1919-1985 are studied in this book. These range from maize and millet shifting, cultivation of woodland and wooded grassland areas, to government labour policy and the male migrant bachelor wage labour system. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFGT; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJH; HBLW; HBTB; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333519387
ISBN
9780333519387
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.16

Hardback. Presents the voices of those whites - a minority within a minority - who have been struggling against the injustices of apartheid and working in separate ways to prepare their countrymen, black and white, for a just and democratic post-apartheid society. Num Pages: 165 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJPR; JPWD; JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
165
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333522080
ISBN
9780333522080
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.31

Hardback. Aims to present a critical examination of the available data on the state of human welfare in Sub-Saharan Africa. The book defines the components of human welfare independently of economic growth and considers food, health, fuel, urbanization, women's rights and education. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 530.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333525890
ISBN
9780333525890
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.81

hardcover. Political violence and the struggle in South Africa are examined in this book. Topics covered range from state violence in South Africa and the development of a progressive psychology, to an examination of the problem of medical accountability in the context of political violence and torture. Editor(s): Manganyi, N. Chabani; du, Andre. Num Pages: 395 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JPH; JPVH; JPWL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 35. Weight in Grams: 656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
395
Condition
New
Edition
1990th Edition
SKU
V9780333525968
ISBN
9780333525968
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.91

Hardback. Describes the fate of South Africa's drive, which began in 1949, to associate itself with Britain, France, Portugal and Belgium in an African defence pact. It describes how South Africa had to settle for an entente rather than an alliance, and how even this had been greatly emasculated by 1960. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDB; 1DSP; 1HFMS; 3JJPG; HBJD1; HBJH; HBLW3; HBTQ; HBTR; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
247
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333563519
ISBN
9780333563519
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 186.33

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