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The Ringtone and the Drum
Mark Weston
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Description for The Ringtone and the Drum
Paperback. Tucked away in a remote part of Africa, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso, three of the world's poorest countries, are in the throes of great upheaval. The author dives into this maelstrom. Combining stories of those he meets with his deep knowledge of Africa's development, he sheds new light on a neglected corner of the globe. Num Pages: 343 pages, maps (black and white). BIC Classification: WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 334.
Tucked away in a remote part of Africa, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso, three of the world's poorest countries, are in the throes of great upheaval. Globalisation has shown their people that a more comfortable life is possible, but as they strive to attain it, climate change, the population boom, the tyrants of the old guard and the firm grip of tradition block their way. The clash between old and new is explosive. Civil wars erupt without warning, with drugged up rebels fighting over blood diamonds, gold or a humble bowl of rice. Al Qaeda has set up ... Read more
Tucked away in a remote part of Africa, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso, three of the world's poorest countries, are in the throes of great upheaval. Globalisation has shown their people that a more comfortable life is possible, but as they strive to attain it, climate change, the population boom, the tyrants of the old guard and the firm grip of tradition block their way. The clash between old and new is explosive. Civil wars erupt without warning, with drugged up rebels fighting over blood diamonds, gold or a humble bowl of rice. Al Qaeda has set up ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
343
Condition
New
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780995861
SKU
V9781780995861
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Ref
99-1
About Mark Weston
Mark Weston is a writer and policy adviser specialising in international development. He has lived in South Africa, Ghana and India, and has worked with some of the world's leading academics and development agencies. He has advised the UK government on the security threat posed by West Africa, and the Nigerian government on ways to harness the potential of the ... Read more
Reviews for The Ringtone and the Drum
This is a courageous book, which sheds much-needed light on a corner of Africa that rarely gets media attention. Weston's first hand reporting and analysis will help anyone seeking to understand how poor countries work and poor people live.
Seth Kaplan, author of Fixing Fragile States A wise and compelling book, which offers a real picture of what daily ... Read more
Seth Kaplan, author of Fixing Fragile States A wise and compelling book, which offers a real picture of what daily ... Read more