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Zusatztext 'This brief analytical survey of the eight countries in southern Africa succinctly captures their evolutionary political and socioeconomic development over time in a simplified but accurate summation. It will be especially useful for African Introductory courses or readers who are not familiar with Southern Africa's British and Portuguese origins. Each section highlights the historically unique characteristics of the economic! political! security! and foreign policy dimensions of each country as it emerged from its colonial status to its current independence.'- CHOICE 'Farley's study offers a very sound introduction to the problems facing Southern Africa! whilst placing them in something of their historical context ? [his] "regional approach" throws up valuable comparisons and warnings ? it will certainly broaden the horizons of any serious student.' - History Teaching Review Informationen zum Autor Jonathan Farley worked in the Department of History and International Affairs at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, teaching mainly African and Middle East politics on naval officer courses. He retired in 1999. Klappentext This major addition to the Making of the Contemporary World series looks at the contemporary history of the whole Southern African region, focusing mainly on the period since 1974 to the present, but drawing on the post-war period as background.1974/5 saw the collapse of Portugal's African empire and Jonathan Farley asserts that this set in train a whole range of developments in the southern part of the continent which led to the current situation. The book is thematically structured and looks at all aspects of Southern Africa - economic and social, political, security, foreign policy, health, environment, and the role of women - making it a valuable resource for a wide range of courses alongside history, from politics and IR to economics and African Studies. Zusammenfassung This major addition to The Making of the Contemporary World series surveys the contemporary history of the whole Southern Africa region encompassing economic, social, political, security, foreign policy, health, environmental and gender issues in one succinct volume. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chronology. Glossary of Acronyms. Introduction 1. The Economic and Social Dimensions 2. The Political Dimension 3. The Security Dimension 4. The Foreign Policy Dimension 5. Conclusions. Bibliography. Population Chart. Maps A–F. Index ...
