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pp. xiv 578.”In captivating prose, Dowden spins tales of cults and commerce in Senegal and traditional spirituality in Sierra Leone; analyzes the impact of oil and the internet on Nigeria and aid on Sudan; and examines what has gone so badly wrong in Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Congo. From the individual stories of failure and success comes a surprising portrait of a new Africa emerging?an Africa that, Dowden argues, can only be developed by its own people. Dowden?s master work is an attempt to explain why Africa is the way it is and calls for a re-examination of the perception of Africa as ?the dark continent.? He reveals it as a place of inspiration and tremendous humanity” previous owner inscription and embossed stamp on FEP
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| ISBN | 1586487531 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9781586487539 | |
| Number of pages | 578 | |
| Original Title | Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles | |
| Published Date | 2009 | |
| Book Condition | Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hardcover | |
| Size | Larger 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | New York, | |
| Edition | First edition | |
| Category: | History | |
| Author: | Richard Dowden | |
| Publisher: | Public Affairs |
pp. xiv 578.”In captivating prose, Dowden spins tales of cults and commerce in Senegal and traditional spirituality in Sierra Leone; analyzes the impact of oil and the internet on Nigeria and aid on Sudan; and examines what has gone so badly wrong in Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Congo. From the individual stories of failure and success comes a surprising portrait of a new Africa emerging?an Africa that, Dowden argues, can only be developed by its own people. Dowden?s master work is an attempt to explain why Africa is the way it is and calls for a re-examination of the perception of Africa as ?the dark continent.? He reveals it as a place of inspiration and tremendous humanity” previous owner inscription and embossed stamp on FEP
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
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