Books in Africa: Progress and Problems series

Provides an overview of African history, from ancient times through current events and discusses how its history has shaped the often troubled nations that exist today.

Explores the state of the schools in Africa, tracing their development from colonial times to the present day and discussing how such problems as poverty and discrimination affect the quality of education for students.

Provides an overview of African history--from ancient times through current events--and discusses how its history has shaped the often troubled nations that exist today.

Discusses the many ways in which poverty reduces the quality of life of Africans and the efforts of the government and international organizations to reduce the economic stagnation in Africa.

Discusses the diseases and health issues facing Africa today, including AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, diseases caused by the lack of clean water, insect-borne diseases, and viral hemorrhagic fever.

Discusses the politics and government of Africa, including the many forms it takes on the continent, its dramatic history, the positive effects due to the emergence of democracy, and the negative consequences of depotism.

Discusses the human rights in Africa today, including their history, gains, setbacks, prosecution, and reconciliation, and such specific issues as South African apartheid, violence against women and children, and genocide.

Analyzes the role of ethnicity in contemporary African politics and governance, and describes how divisions that appear to be ethnically based often have more to do with class and religion.

Describes various types of international aid to Africa and some of the organizations collecting and distributing it.

Discusses the historical, cultural, political, and religious factors that have combined to cause civil wars in Africa for the past fifty years.

Discusses the politics and government of Africa, including the many forms it takes on the continent, its dramatic history, the positive effects due to the emergence of democracy, and the negative consequences of despotism.

The 13 volumes in the Africa: Progress & Problems series take a close look at many of the major issues in Africa today, such as AIDS, poverty, government corruption, ethnic and religious tensions, educational opportunities, and overcrowding.