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"This book is, quite simply, a masterpiece. The finest possible guide to sub-Saharan Africa's past and present." —Alexander McCall SmithAfter a lifetime's close observation of the continent, one of the world's finest Africa correspondents has penned a landmark book on life and death in modern Africa. In captivating prose, Dowden spins tales of cults and commerce in Senegal and traditional spirituality in Sierra Leone; analyzes the impact of oil and the internet on Nigeria and aid on Sudan; and examines what has gone so badly wrong in Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Congo. From the individual stories of failure and success comes a surprising portrait of a new Africa emerging—an Africa that, Dowden argues, can only be developed by its own people. Dowden's master work is an attempt to explain why Africa is the way it is and calls for a re-examination of the perception of Africa as "the dark continent." He reveals it as a place of inspiration and tremendous humanity. Richard Dowden is director of the Royal African Society. He spent a decade as Africa Editor of the Independent, and then another decade as Africa Editor of the Economist. He has made three television documentaries on Africa, for the BBC and Channel 4.
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HARDCOVERISBN 978-1-58648-753-9 Pub date: 03/09/09 Price: $29.95/34.50 Canada 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 592 pages Carton Quantity: 12 African Studies, History Selling Territory: US, C Rights: British Commonwealth: Portobello Books First serial, Audio, Electronic, Translation, Performance rights: Curtis Brown Ltd. PAPERBACK ISBN 978-1586488161 Pub date: 03/09/10 Price: $19.95/25.00 Canada 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 592 pages maps Carton Quantity: 16 African Studies, History Selling Territory: USC Pub history: 978-1586487539
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