{"product_id":"africa-geographies-of-change-9780199920563","title":"Africa: Geographies of Change","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrica: Geographies of Change\u003c\/strong\u003e by Grant, Richard. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780199920563.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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.\n\nIntegrating 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 Africas 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.\n\nFeatures\n*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\n*Emphasis on contemporary Africa motivates students to consider alternative and more positive possibilities for African development\n*Historical knowledge underpins the assessment of contemporary issues and helps students to envision future development and policy outcomes\n*Uniquely African perspectives enhance each chapter\n*Carefully selected sidebars and case studies vividly illustrate the topics being discussed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966840631349,"sku":"ByrdShop_0199920567","price":97.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780199920563_11d4fc3e-f224-4656-9544-ccd4a38c5b5b.jpg?v=1781066585","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/africa-geographies-of-change-9780199920563","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}