• ISBN13: 9781138277908
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publisher Imprint: Routledge
• Publication Date: May 16, 2017
• Pages: 154
• Original Price: GBP 51.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 282 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, and Africa / General

The poor economic performance of some African countries since independence has been a major concern to both African leaders and policy makers. This volume, which draws together contributions from academics based in Africa and its diaspora, situates the continent within its historic and socio-political background: from the 1960s, the decade of independence, through to its development outlook as the new millennium unfolds. It examines a broad range of contemporary issues -- from development and culture to linguistics and is unique in identifying and examining issues that are common both to Africa and the diaspora.

Dr Ola Uduku is a Lecturer in Architecture for the Department of Architecture at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, and Professor Tunde Zack-Williams is Professor of Sociology within the Department of Education & Social Science at the University of Central Lancashire.