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Taking sides. Clashing views on controversial African issues /

This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in African Studies. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading historians, political scientists, and economists, reflect a variety of viewpoints, and have been selected for their substance, liveliness and relevan...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Moseley, William G.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Guilford, Conn. : McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, 2004.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Taking sides.
Subjects:
Africa > Politics and government > 21st century.
Africa > Social conditions > 21st century.
Africa > Economic conditions > 21st century.
Africa > Civilization > 21st century.
Table of Contents:
  • Is Africa a lost cause?
  • Has the colonial experience negatively distorted contemporary African development patterns?
  • Have structural adjustment policies been effective at promoting development in Africa?
  • Are non-governmental organizations (NGOs) more effective at facilitating development than government agencies?
  • Should developed countries provide debt relief to the poorest, indebted African nations?
  • Will biotech solve Africa's food problems?
  • Is food production in Africa incapable of keeping up with population growth?
  • Are abundant mineral and energy resources a catalyst for African development?
  • Are integrated conservation and development programs a potential solution to conflicts between parks and local people?
  • Is sub-Saharan Africa experiencing a deforestation crisis?
  • Should female genital cutting be accepted as a cultural practice?
  • Should international drug companies provide HIV/AIDS drugs to Africa free of charge?
  • Is "overpopulation" a major cause of poverty in Africa?
  • Is sexual promiscuity a major reason for the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa?
  • Is the use of European languages as the medium of instruction in African educational institutions more negative than positive?
  • Are women in a position to challenge male power structures in Africa?
  • Are multi-party democratic traditions taking hold in Africa?
  • Is foreign assistance useful for fostering democracy in Africa?
  • Are African governments inherently disposed to corruption?
  • Are international peacekeeping missions critical to resolving ethnic conflicts in African countries?