{"product_id":"africa-geographies-of-change-0199920567","title":"Africa: Geographies of Change","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0199920567\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grant, Richard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopulation growth, business interests, and global connections are transforming Africa from a \"lost\" continent to one of \"strategic opportunity\" in the worldwide geopolitical sphere. A timely synthesis of current thinking on this diverse, complex, and changing region, Africa: Geographies of Change offersstudents the most realistic portrait of modern Africa available.Integrating material on China in Africa, the mobile-phone revolution, the Millennium Development Goals, sustainable development, \"land and water grabs,\" food security, informal livelihoods, the \"Green Revolution,\" and new satellite cities, this text adopts a realistically optimistic narrative that focuses on Africa's burgeoning cities. By using case studies to highlight important topics, Africa: Geographies of Change incorporates new perspectives from urban studies, public health, political geography, and sustainable development in order to provide a more nuanced understanding of African issues.Features*Integrated cutting-edge topics--such as China in Africa, the mobile-phone revolution, sustainable development, informal livelihoods, and food security--keep the text relevant and thought-provoking*Emphasis on contemporary Africa motivates students to consider alternative and more positive possibilities for African development*Historical knowledge underpins the assessment of contemporary issues and helps students to envision future development and policy outcomes*Uniquely African perspectives enhance each chapter*Carefully selected sidebars and case studies vividly illustrate the topics being discussed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51678160814368,"sku":"NEW0199920567","price":78.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/91tz95m8tNL.jpg?v=1779305303","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/africa-geographies-of-change-0199920567","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}