The Making of Contemporary Africa: Development of African Society since 1800 by Bill Freund

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From a materialist perspective, 'The Making of Contemporary Africa' provides a stimulating reinterpretation of the complex events in sub-Saharan Africa since the beginning of the nineteenth century.

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Provides a succinct introduction to the history of modern Africa, incorporating a critical appraisal of the best scholarship in recent years. Examines indigenous social development, contact with pre- industrial Europe, and the impact of colonialism, then analyzes decolonization and post-colonial development in terms of economic changes. This edition is updated to include the momentous events that have taken place in South Africa since 1984. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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