UNIT 1. History -- Did the Trans-Atlantic slave trade underdevelop Africa? / Paul E. Lovejoy, John Thornton -- Have the contributions of Africans been recognized for developing new world agriculture? Duncan Clinch Heyward, Judith Carney -- Is European subjugation of Africans ultimately explained by differences in land, plant, and animal resources? / Jared Diamond, Lucy Jarosz -- Did colonialism distort contemporary African development? / Marcus Colchester, Robin M. Grier -- UNIT 2. Development -- Have free-market policies worked for Africa? / Fudzai Pamacheche, Baboucarr Koma, Thandika Mkandawire -- Do cell phones and the Internet foster "leapfrog" development in Africa? / Joseph O. Okpaku Sr., Pádraig Carmody -- Is increasing Chinese investment good for African development? / Barry Sautman, Yan Hairong, Padraig R. Carmody, Francis Y. Owusu -- Does foreign aid undermine development in Africa? / Dambisa Moyo, Apoorva Shah -- UNIT 3. Is climate change a major driver of agricultural shifts in Africa? / Pradeep Kurukulasuriya, Ole Mertz, Cheikh Mbow, Anette Reenberg, Awa Diouf -- Is food production in Africa capable of keeping up with population growth? / Michael Mortimore, Mary Tiffen, John Murton -- Does African agriculture need a green revolution? / Kofi A. Annan, Carol B. Thompson -- Is community-based wildlife management a failed approach? / Peter J. Balint, Judith Mashinya, Liz Rihoy, Chaka Chirozva, Simon Anstey -- UNIT 4. Social issues -- Should female genital cutting be accepted as a cultural practice? / Fuambai Ahmadu, Liz Creel -- Are women in a position to challenge male power structures in Africa? / Richard A. Schroeder, Human Rights Watch -- Is the international community focusing on HIV/AIDS treatment at the expense of prevention in Africa? / Andrew Creese, Katherine Floyd, Anita Alban, and Lorna Guinness, Philip J. Hilts -- UNIT 5. Politics, governance, and conflict resolution -- Is multi-party democracy taking hold in Africa? / Michael Bratton, Robert Mattes -- Does increased female participation substantially change African politics? -- Is corruption the result of poor African leadership? / Elizabeth Powley, Carey Leigh Hogg -- Is corruption the result of poor African leadership? / Robert I. Rotberg, Arthur A. Goldsmith -- Are African-led peacekeeping missions more effective than international peacekeeping efforts in Africa? / David C. Gompert, Nsonurua J. Udombana.
Summary:
This volume presents current controversies that surround controversial issues that in occur African societies in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Its intent is to act as a platform for discussions in courses offered in a variety of departments dealing with contemporary African issues, including anthropology, African studies, development studies, economics, geography, history, international studies, political science, and sociology. These topics are framed with a general summary and introduction, and a postscript or challenge questions. This work features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites and an online instructor's resource guide with testing material available.
Series:
Taking sides series McGraw-Hill contemporary learning series
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.