Books with author A. T. Grove

The Changing Geography of Africa is intended for use in schools and colleges. A thematic approach has been adopted in which the various fields of economic activity that make up the continent's resources are examined, followed by a chapter dealing with the factors that lie behind the present crisis in Africa. The book reflects Africa as it is today, how it has developed, and how recent changes in other parts of the world have affected it. It contains a wealth of examples, statistics, maps, diagrams, and photos. This thoroughly updated Second Edition takes account of recent social, economic, and political changes.

Adopting a thematic rather than a regional approach to the subject, A.J. Grove has brought thoroughly up to date the physical and historical chapters from his previous book Africa and added five chapters of completely new systematic material, taking account of recent changes and developments in Africa. The book is especially broad in scope, with a focus on topics such as population patterns and urbanization, development of natural resources, attempts at industrialization and agricultural modernization, and the critical nature of most African economies today. Each chapter is supported by a wealth of up-to-date examples, current statistics, and recent photographs, making The Changing Geography of Africa an ideal source for students of the geography, development trends, and economic landscape of contemporary Africa.