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