Third edition. An introductory text to African studies looking at history, geography, religion, social organisation, politics before and after independence, and economy. Index, b/w illus, maps, 448pp, UK. JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS.

Latest edition of this authoritative guide detailing all the books, journals and articles on Africa published in 2006 categorised by region, country, subject. Includes selected listings for items published in English, French, Portuguese, Herman, Italian, Spanish, Afrikaans and Swahili. Indexes, 381pp, UK. EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS.

Aims to bring together in one volume the many and varied aspects of Africa. Its people, its scenery, its wildlife and its culture. The ecological and environmental aspects of Africa constitute a major theme, while the ongoing need for conservation is strongly emphasized. Sources, col ill, 280pp, USA, 0312103506

New expanded edition. Evaluates leading sources of information: encyclopaedias, dictionaries, directories, handbooks, almanacs, yearbooks and statistical sources. Titles are thoroughly described and analysed for content, comprehension & ease of use. Indexes for authors and subjects. Over 3600 entries. 672pp, UK. ZELL.

The collected essays of Ali A. Mazrui. Volume 2 considers the interaction of Africa with other civilisation from the perspective of philosophy, history, sociology and politics. Index, notes, x, 485pp, USA/ERITREA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS, 1592210112

Essays on the contributions of research on Africa to social sciences and humanities (including literary theory). Contributors include Appiah, Mudimbe, Sklar, O'Barr and Miller. Index, notes, xxiii, 232pp, CHICAGO. CHICAGO U P, 0226039013

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Interdisciplinary approach to socio-cultural transformation, governance and democratisation, and the global dimension. Notes, index, xi, 423pp, KENYA. NAIROBI UNIVERSITY PRESS, 9966846468

Explores each of Africa's eight major ecosystems and presents comprehensive portraits seen through the eyes of the people who inhabit these regions. Reader intertwines geography and human history to show how they interacted over millions of years to create a place of incomparable splendour and unmatched variety. With 168 colour photos. Index. 320pp. USA. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, 0792276817

Analyses the contemporary African condition and proposes Afrizealotism as a redemptive ideology. Notes, bib, index, vii, 289pp, NIGERIA. TOTAN PUBLISHERS LTD, 9782048887

2001 paperback

Second Edition, five volumes, 1000 new entries. The essential reference guide to African experience across the world. Africana has been completely updated and revised. New entries on African kingdoms have been added, bibliographies now accompany most articles, and the encyclopaedia's coverage of the African diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean has been expanded. More than 4,000 articles cover prominent individuals, events, trends, places, political movements, art forms, business and trade, religion and ethnic groups. Includes a comprehen-sive bibliography arranged by topic. BNS, 4500pp, USA. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS USA.

The ideal introduction for those needing to know about the changes affecting Africa from Algeria to South Africa. Sections include States and Citizens, Institutions and Policies and Africa in the World. Index, map, 293pp, UK JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS, 0435089897

An important study of Africa and the Diaspora. Each chapter provides a detailed overview of the major themes of African and Black studies and includes review questions and activities. Index, app, maps, refs, xiii, 529pp, USA. CAROLINA ACADEMIC PRESS, 0890896550

Lists and explains over 13,000 acronyms and abbreviations relating to Africa; international in scope. 376pp, UK. CASSELL, 0720122759

Volume 1 looks at definitions of Africanity across time and space. Index, notes, viii, 225pp, USA/ERITREA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS, 086543994X

An interdisciplinary series of critical essays questioning whether western methods of historical research and analysis can ever be sucessfully applied to the study of Africa. Divided into four parts, the book looks first at Africanising African History, followed by African Creative Expression in Context, Writing Colonial Africa and Scholars and their Work. As a whole, the book attempts to reconsider African topics within an African context. Topics range from linguistics to gender to the philosophy of history. Refs., index. 447pp, USA/UK. TRANSACTION PUBLISHERS, 0765801388

An interdisciplinary collection of essays about modernity and Africa. Essays include Dislocation, Memory and Modernity by Liz Gunner; West Africa: Modernity and Modernisation by Richard Rathbonel; Reason, Modernity and the African Crisis by Simon Gikandi; and Governmentality, Materiality, Legality and Modernity by John Comaroff. Index, bib, b/w illus, 184pp, UK. JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS.

Addresses a diverse range of subjects from an African perspective: the slave trade, post-independence history, globalisation, and the fate of the African continent given the twin scourges of poverty and HIV/AIDS. Literary criticism considers the legacy of W.E.B. DuBois, and in a contemporary context, Kofi Anyidohos poetry. Further essays are reflections composed during the authors long sojourns in the US: on Negro, Afro-American, black, African-American and African and identities. 424pp, GHANA. SUB-SAHARAN PUBLISHERS.

The thirty-seventh edition of a guide to politics, economics and geography of sub-Saharan Africa. Contains detailed analytical articles by over 50 leading experts, statistics, information on international organizations, and a country by country directory [essays on general subjects, names and addresses for key contacts in government, legislature, judiciary, police, political parties, diplomats, media, finance, trade, tourism, energy and other sectors] Bib, 1536pp, UK. ROUTLEDGE.

Fully annotated guide to print and electronic information sources, databases and repositories. Provides easy access to a wide range of information in the fields of African Studies. Includes a directory of the African press, a directory of African Studies Programmes worldwide and a guide to using Google for research. The fourth edition, published in March 2006, is fully revised and greatly expanded and contains over 2,700 entries. Print and online edition (online access is bundled with the print version). An indispensable eference tool. BNS, 832pp, UK. ZELL.

Second edition. Explores the visions, hopes, ambitions and fears of young Africans for the future of the world, their continent, nations, and communities. Refs, 217pp, SWEDEN. NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE. 917106530X

Covers major domestic political developments, the foreign policy and socio-economic trends in sub-Sahara Africa all related to developments in one calendar year. The Yearbook contains articles on all sub-Saharan states, each of the four sub-regions (West, Central, Eastern, Southern Africa) focusing on major cross-border developments and sub-regional organizations as well as one article on continental developments and one on European-African relations. While the articles have thorough academic quality, the Yearbook is mainly oriented to the requirements of a large range of target groups: students, politicians, diplomats, administrators, journalists, teachers, practitioners in the field of development aid as well as business people. BNS, 536pp, NETHERLANDS. BRILL.

Presents a citizen's guide to the complex issues and conflicts in Africa, addressing such underlying trends as the growth of democracy, the rising activity of China, and the political and economic prospects for the countries of Africa. Index, 252pp, USA. BROOKINGS.

A volume of comparative essays looking at the right of every individual to practice one's culture and the difference between rights and privilege. the author uses material from diverse sources such as Tanzania, Nigeria, India, South Africa and the USA. Index, notes, refs, v, 170pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DAVID PHILIP.

A provocative analysis of the obstacles to democratization in post-independence Africa. Argues that the the legacy of colonialism was a bifurcated power that mediated racial domination through tribally organized local authorities, reproducing racial identity in citizens and ethnic identity in subjects.

Aimed at an undergraduate audience, this volume details the methods of collection and analysis of data in human and social sciences. Includes chapter summaries, self evaluation tests and tasks. Index, bib, tables, diags, 384pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JUTA PUBLISHERS, 0702156418

FRENCH EDITION. This volume brings together four lectures given by distinguished scholars at the 2002 Codesria General Assembly, all offering African perspectives on globalisation, terrorism and development. The Claude Aké lecture delivered by Mahmood Mamdani offers an African perspective on 9/11, arguing that the roots of the terrorism so widely promulgated are in the Cold War. Samir Amin provides a critical overview and exploration of the alternatives to neoliberal globalisation, imperialism and militarism. Fatou Sow stresses the need to rethink development from a gender position and casts doubt on the slow pace of the integration of women into various spheres. The fourth lecture also given by Fatou Sow is a critical tribute to Léopold Senghor, commenting in particular on his attitudes to African languages and negritude. TEXT IN FRENCH. BNS, 51pp, SENEGAL. CODESRIA.

Building on recent debate within African studies that has revolved about the role of Africanists in the United States as 'gatekeepers' of knowledge about Africa and Africans, this volume of interdisciplinary essays focuses on the contested character of the production of knowledge itself. In every chapter, case studies and ethnographic materials demonstrate the application of theory to concrete situations. BNS, 224pp, UK. WESTVIEW, 0813336783

Explores different facets of African cultures as they exist or undergo changes, and illustrates how and where African and European cultures come or have come into contact, interact, and create something new. The contributors are social, cultural and literary scientists, linguists and artists. Their joint interest is a better understanding of the multifaceted character of the African continent, which is still often depicted as a cultural monolith, by exploring contemporary African literature, theatre, film, music and the use of linguistic methods as well as the experience of Africans in diasporas. 232pp, GERMANY. LIT VERLAG.

An important collection of twenty one essays which cover the scope of recent intellectual enquiry into concepts of difference and oppression in Africa. Bib, xiv, 470pp, SOUTH AFRICA . CENT.ADVANCED STUDIES AFRN SOCIETY, 1919799656

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Looks at how negative images of Africa have evolved in the encounters between Africa and Europe over time. Contributors deal with history, music, missionary writing, development aid, commercial handicraft, popular literature, and travel writing. Includes interviews with Professors V. Y. Mudimbe and Terence Ranger, and papers from Yvonne Vera and Bernth Lindfors. 276pp, SWEDEN. NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE, 9171064788

More than 450 entries discuss the kingdoms, empires, and nations that have shaped the history of Africa. Special attention is given to the 54 nations of modern Africa in-depth articles presenting an overview of the history of each nation, the history of its peoples, a chronology, a list of rulers and presidents, and brief bio-graphic details on major political personalities. Many line ill and maps, boxes, index, 400pp, UK. FACTS ON FILE, 0816045682

ENGLISH EDITION. This volume brings together four lectures given by distinguished scholars at the 2002 Codesria General Assembly, all offering African perspectives on globalisation, terrorism and development. The Claude Aké lecture delivered by Mahmood Mamdani offers an African perspective on 9/11, arguing that the roots of the terrorism so widely promulgated are in the Cold War. Samir Amin provides a critical overview and exploration of the alternatives to neoliberal globalisation, imperialism and militarism. Fatou Sow stresses the need to rethink development from a gender position and casts doubt on the slow pace of the integration of women into various spheres. The fourth lecture also given by Fatou Sow is a critical tribute to Léopold Senghor, commenting in particular on his attitudes to African languages and negritude. BNS, 51pp, SENEGAL. CODESRIA.

College and university teachers describe projects and assignments that have worked effectively for them in teaching African studies in a variety of disciplines. Index, x, 243pp. USA/UK. LYNNE RIENNER.

Presents model life tables for Africa using accurate empirical data from 19 demographic surveillance system sites throughout sub-Saharan Africa. A Brass logic system is used to produce mortality models that are unique in that they incorporate for the first time empirical and accurate data representing prevailing mortality patterns in developing countries, taking into account the effect of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. BNS, 160pp, UK. ASHGATE PUBLISHERS.

Latest edition of the most authoritative collection of statistics available. Updated to 2005 wherever possible, it provides key economic and social indicators for the last 255 years of every country in the African, Asian and Australasian continents, covering: population & vital statistics; labour force; agriculture; industry; external trade; transport & communication; prices; national accounts. These are provided in a detailed series of subsets: such as unemployment figures, coal production figures and so on. 1175pp, UK. PALGRAVE.

Addresses the meaning of Africa and of being African, and what constitutes African philosophy, and shows how these discourses influence perceptions of identity. Bib, index, xii, 241pp, UK/USA

Pocket-sized reference on key development data for over 50 countries in Africa, this book provides profiles of each country with 54 development indicators about people, environment, economy, technology, infrastructure, trade and finance. 124pp, USA. WORLD BANK PUBLICATIONS.

A critique of African Studies, which the author argues is in crisis in North America and Britain, reflecting changing cultural policies as a result of the shifting ethnic and gender composition of classrooms, transformations in the global positions of these countries and the crisis of liberal values. Index, refs, notes, viii, 617pp, SENEGAL. CODESRIA. 2869780664

This report is based on contributions to a seminar which was organised in honour of the Institute's retiring Director Lennart Wohlgemuth in December 2005. African scholars presented their views on The Role of Africa in 'African Studies', while Nordic scholars and policy makers responded. The deliberations offer a spectre of relevant approaches on both academic as well as policy oriented research and advisory work in and on Africa. 36pp, SWEDEN. NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE.

A dictionary providing an essential guide to the politics and economics of the African continent. Information detailed in the entries include regions, ethnic groups, religions, political parties, prime ministers, presidents and other politicians as well as business organisations, geographical features and border disputes. 519pp, UK. ROUTLEDGE.

Essays critiquing the theoretical tenets of both postmodernism and postcolonialism, looking in particular at their applicability and relevance to African studies. Contributors include Tejumola Olaniyan, Alamin A. Mazrui, Paul Zeleza and Olakunle George. Index, refs, xv, 254pp, USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS.

Unearths the origin of the rabid euro-centric afro-phobia and analyses the factors that have denigrated the continent. Notes, index, 129pp, NIGERIA. TOTAN PUBLISHERS LTD, 9782048771

2000 paperback

Collection of essays which examines the cultural aspects of African philosophy, literature, language and science. Diags, xi, 287pp, NIGERIA. FOURTH DIMENSION PUBLISHING CO.LTD, 9781560282

A reader of critical articles on African popular culture. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Index, notes, 184pp, UK. JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS, 085255236X

Updated edition. Intended to give greater visibility to the social scientists of the sub-regions of eastern and southern Africa and to promote their research works, so as to facilitate networking and to provide reference to experts, reviewers and assessors in the social sciences. The directory covers Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Each entry includes information on universities of affiliation, positions held, membership of professional associations, areas of research interest, current research topics, participation in research projects, number of types of publications, experience in peer reviewing, and the names of journals in which the academics have published. BNS, 335pp, ETHOPIA. OSSREA.

Over the past few decades there has been a major shift in research methodology, away from technicist to more contextual and pragmatic approaches. This is reflected in a greater emphasis on interdisciplinary and applied research skills, the concurrent use of qualitative and quantitative methods, and a more sophisticated understanding of the epistemological grounding of research. This book incorporates these new trends while also providing comprehensive coverage of the full range of established research approaches and techniques. The text is supplemented by photographs, case studies, tips and checklists. 528pp, SOUTH AFRICA. UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN PRESS.

Which image shows population sizes? Which images show how big each country is? Which image shows that 'North' isn't the same as 'up'? Which image conveys the idea of 'Spaceship Earth'? Which image was created to help navigators? Which images have been criticized the most? This book answers all these questions and many more. It explains the principles behind the Peters' Projection Map and a dozen other unique maps and provocative images. It includes over 70 maps and illustrations, including a redrawing of Mercator's original world map (unavailable since the 1950s), Minard's map of Napoleon's march on Moscow, and routes of African slave trading. 160pp, UK. NEW INTERNATIONALIST.

An interdisciplinary collection of essays examining the role of space in six areas of West, Central and East Africa during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. They demonstrate the active quality of space analysing the ways in which people have contested and shaped space, constructed mental maps, and perceived social landscapes. BNS, 300pp, THE NETHERLANDS. EJ BRILL, 9004139133

With over 5 000 entries of quotes by Africans and about Africa, is a resource title of substance, and is long overdue. Quotable Africa covers the whole of the Africa continent - from north to south and east to west - and includes memorable words from people like Kofi Annan, Miriam Makeba, VS Naipaul, Paul Theroux, Ernest Hemingway, among thousands of others. SOUTH AFRICA. PENGUIN BOOKS SOUTH AFRICA.

This is the first of a two-volume work which takes stock of the study of Africa in the twenty-first century: its status, research agenda and approaches, and place. It is divided into two parts, the first on the academic disciplines and African studies, the second on interdisciplinary studies. Topics addressed in part one include: anthropology and race; historiography, and the research and teaching of history in Africa in an era of institutional crisis; and the need to rethink Africanist political sciences. Part two considers: conceptualising gender in African studies; studies of the African visual arts; the study of African religion the past and prospects for the future; framing an African-centred discourse on global health; rethinking commu-nication research and development; African cultural studies and contemporary African philosophy; and the relative merits of postcolonialism against area studies. Volume two is scheduled for publication in late 2006. 496pp, SENEGAL. CODESRIA.

This is the second of a two-volume work taking stock of the study of Africa in the twenty-first century: its status, research agenda and approaches, and place. Part two considers: African and area studies in France, the US, the UK, Australia, Germany and Sweden; anti-colonialism and Russian/soviet African studies; African studies in the Caribbean in historical perspective; the teaching of African history and the history of Africa in Brazil; African studies in India; African studies and historiography in China in the twenty-first century; and African studies and contem-porary scholarship in Japan. 409pp, SENEGAL. CODESRIA.

Comprehensive and up-to-date text on African geography. It features both systematic chapters (looking thematically at Sub-Saharan Africa as a whole) followed by regional chapters (usually covering individual countries). The systematic chapters are organized to cover the geography of human origins, changing language patterns, historical/political geography, urbaniza-tion/development, the diffusion of AIDS, and agriculture. 165 maps, b/w illus, 768pp, UK. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.

A collection of papers first presented at Africa Institute of South Africa's 40th anniversary conference, held in Pretoria from 30 May 2 June 2000. The theme of the conference was the way forward for the United States of Africa and the future of sub regional bodies and the OAU. Notes and refs, 265pp, SOUTH AFRICA. AFRICA INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA, 0798301465

2001 Paperback

Eleventh edition of a major reference work on the countries of the world - a collaboration between the Third World Institute, Uruguay and New Internationalist. It provides basic history, politics, economics and factual information with a strong Third World perspective, prioritising issues of most concern to populations in developing countries. Includes the latest United Nations key indicators on literacy, maternal mortality, debt, exports/imports and population, among others. Updated information on over 200 countries, with a 'World in Figures' section of at-a-glance information on each country's human rights, indigenous peoples, children, women's rights and environmental challenges. Maps, tables, graphics, general index, 624pp, UK. NEW INTERNATIONALIST.