Introducing Africa / Peter J. Schraeder -- A Geographic Preface / Jeffrey W. Neff and Adam Hii -- The Historical Context / Thomas O'Toole and Kirstie Lynn Dobbs -- Politics / Peter J. Schraeder -- Economies and Development / Michael Kevane -- International Relations / Peter J. Schraeder -- Population and Urbanization / Jeffrey W. Paller -- Public Health / Amy S. Patterson -- Environmental Challenges / Garth A. Myers -- Family and Kinship / Barbara Hoffman -- Women / Gretchen Bauer -- LGBTIQ Rights / Marc Epprecht, S.N. Nyeck, and S.M. Rodriguez -- Religion / Ambrose Moyo and Peter J. Schraeder -- Looking Ahead / Peter J. Schraeder -- Basic Political Data.
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"An unparalleled introduction to the complexities of Africa today"-- Provided by publisher.
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