African Development: Making Sense of the Issues and Actors by Todd J. Moss (Engl

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE African Development by Todd J. Moss, Danielle Resnick Both authoritative and accessible, African Development introduces the issues, actors, and institutions at play in development trajectories across sub-Saharan Africa. This new edition, thoroughly updated, includes an entirely new chapter devoted to key demographic trends in the region, especially rapid urbanization and the distinct "youth bulge". FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Both authoritative and accessible, African Development introduces the issues, actors, and institutions at play in development trajectories across sub-Saharan Africa. This new edition, thoroughly updated, includes an entirely new chapter devoted to key demographic trends in the region, especially rapid urbanization and the distinct "youth bulge." There is also a review of major democratic gains and disappointments since 2011; analysis of renewed internal armed conflicts; and attention to the contemporary sovereign debt crisis relative to the structural adjustment debt of earlier decades. The book uniquely brings to life the collective impact of history, economics, and politics on development in the region. Author Biography Todd J.Moss is senior fellow at the Center for Global Development and nonresident scholar at Rice University.Danielle Resnick is senior research fellow in the Development Strategy and Governance Division of the International Food Policy Research Institute. Table of Contents The Complexities of African Development.HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL CONTEXT.The Colonial Legacy.Big Men, Personal Rule, and Patronage Politics.Party Systems and Democratic Trajectories.Conflict, War, and State Fragility.CORE DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS.Growth and Transformation.The Political Economy of Policy Reform.The International Aid System.Debt and Déjà Vu?Poverty, Health, and Human Development.Demography, Urbanization, and Inequality.REGIONALISM AND GLOBALIZATION.The African Union and Regional Institutions.World Trade and Late Industrialization.Private Investment and the Business Environment.CONCLUSION.Uncertainty and Optimism. Review Thoughtful, well written, and even the mature scholar of African development will be impressed by its contents.... [This] book leads the student to a deep understanding of the actors at work in Africas development." — Canadian Journal of Development Studies (review of the previous edition)"Treating both political and economic themes with admirable clarity, [Moss] walks the reader briskly through Africas colonial legacy, the syndrome of personal rule, the economic liabilities of conflict, and the challenges of democratic reform.... Provides a thorough and critical but fair-minded treatment in a style that is plainspoken and often witty.... An excellent resource." — Foreign Affairs (review of the previous edition)"An excellent introduction to current political and economic issues in Africa.... Highly recommended." — Choice (review of the previous edition) Review Quote (previous edition) Praise for the previous editions: Thoughtful, well-written, and even the mature scholar of African development will be impressed by its contents.... [This] book leads the student to a deep understanding of the actors at work in Africas development. Review Quote Thoughtful, well written, and even the mature scholar of African development will be impressed by its contents.... [This] book leads the student to a deep understanding of the actors at work in Africas development." - Canadian Journal of Development Studies (review of the previous edition) "Treating both political and economic themes with admirable clarity, [Moss] walks the reader briskly through Africas colonial legacy, the syndrome of personal rule, the economic liabilities of conflict, and the challenges of democratic reform.... Provides a thorough and critical but fair-minded treatment in a style that is plainspoken and often witty.... An excellent resource." - Foreign Affairs (review of the previous edition) "An excellent introduction to current political and economic issues in Africa.... Highly recommended." - Choice (review of the previous edition) Details ISBN1626377243 Author Danielle Resnick Pages 290 Publisher Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc Year 2018 Edition 3rd ISBN-10 1626377243 ISBN-13 9781626377240 Format Paperback Imprint Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc Subtitle Making Sense of the Issues and Actors Place of Publication Boulder, CO Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY 303.44096 Replaces 9781588267696 Short Title African Development Language English UK Release Date 2018-08-30 AU Release Date 2018-08-01 NZ Release Date 2018-08-01 Edition Description 3rd New edition Publication Date 2018-07-30 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education US Release Date 2018-07-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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