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Title:

Africa / David M. Haugen, book editor.

Publisher:

Gale/Cengage Learning,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

219 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Africa--Social conditions--21st century.
Africa--Economic conditions--21st century.
Africa--Politics and government--21st century.

Other Authors:

Haugen, David M., 1969-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-209) and index.

Contents:

Periodical bibliography -- Introduction -- 5. What are the most serious problems facing Africa? -- Chapter preface -- 1. AIDS is a serious problem in Africa / Claire Melamed -- 2. The AIDS epidemic in Africa is exaggerated / Tom Bethell -- 3. Trying to overcome famine is a problem facing Africa / Scott Baldauf -- 4. Lack of leadership is a serious problem / William F. Kumuyi -- 5. Global warming is a serious problem in Africa / Tina Butler -- Chapter preface -- ch. 2. What economic policies will benefit Africa? -- 1. Africa needs foreign aid / Jeffrey Sachs -- 2. Africa does not need foreign aid / Andrew Mwenda -- 3. Africa needs investment, not aid / Benjamin Powell -- 4. Free trade would help Africa / Marian L. Tupy -- 5. Free trade has harmed Africa / Claire Melamed -- Periodical bibliography --
4. The Index. Chapter preface -- 1. Democracy is proceeding in Africa / Rachel Stohl -- 2. Democracy is faltering in Africa / Sebastien Arnold -- 3. Africa needs its own brand of democracy / Jerry Rawlings -- 4. Africa suffers from human rights abuses / Amnesty International -- 5. Africa is making improvements in human rights / Asha-Rose Migiro -- Periodical bibliography -- ch. 4. How can the West help bring peace to Africa? -- Chapter preface -- 1. The West should support prosecution of war crimes in Darfur / Brian Brivati -- 2. War-crime prosecutions will not bring peace to Darfur / Anja Tranovich -- 3. The United States should commit to ending war in the Congo / Mvemba Phezo Dizolele -- 4. The United States should stop selling arms to Africa / Rachel Stohl -- Periodical bibliography -- For further discussion -- Organizations to contact -- Bibliography of books -- Index.

Series:

Opposing viewpoints series

ISBN:

0737739894 (pbk.)
9780737739893 (pbk.)
0737739886 (hardcover)
9780737739886 (hardcover)

LCCN:

2008000811

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)

IBAX173 -- North Iowa Area Community College Library (Mason City)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)