New encyclopedia of Africa / John Middleton, editor in chief ; Joseph C. Miller, editor.

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Addresses the entire history of African cultures from the pharaohs and the ancient civilizations of the south through the colonial era to the emergence of 53 independent countries, some of them newly emergent in world commerce and others deep in conflict. Covers issues facing the continent such as g...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Middleton, John, 1921-2009
Miller, Joseph Calder
Language:English
Published: Detroit, Mich. : Charles Scribner's Sons, [2008], ©2008.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Africa > Encyclopedias.
Africa > History > Encyclopedias.
Africa > Civilization > Encyclopedias.
Africa > Social conditions > Encyclopedias.
Africa > Politics and government > Encyclopedias.
Africa > Economic conditions > Encyclopedias.
Electronic books.
Genre:
Encyclopedias.
Electronic books.
Online Access:
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Physical Description:1 online resource (5 volumes) : illustrations, maps
Format: Electronic eBook
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Summary:
Addresses the entire history of African cultures from the pharaohs and the ancient civilizations of the south through the colonial era to the emergence of 53 independent countries, some of them newly emergent in world commerce and others deep in conflict. Covers issues facing the continent such as global development, the AIDS crisis, and international terrorism.
Note:Electronic resource.
Call Number:DT2 .N48 2008 Online
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780684315577 (electronic book)
0684315572 (electronic book)