Taking sides.: Clashing views on African issues
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New York, NY : McGraw Hill, [2012].
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Book
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4th ed.
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9780078050084, 0078050081
Physical Desc:
xxxii, 426 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
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This volume presents current controversies that surround controversial issues that in occur African societies in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Its intent is to act as a platform for discussions in courses offered in a variety of departments dealing with contemporary African issues, including anthropology, African studies, development studies, economics, geography, history, international studies, political science, and sociology. These topics are framed with a general summary and introduction, and a postscript or challenge questions. This work features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites and an online instructor's resource guide with testing material available.
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English
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Includes bibliographical references.
Description
This volume presents current controversies that surround controversial issues that in occur African societies in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Its intent is to act as a platform for discussions in courses offered in a variety of departments dealing with contemporary African issues, including anthropology, African studies, development studies, economics, geography, history, international studies, political science, and sociology. These topics are framed with a general summary and introduction, and a postscript or challenge questions. This work features an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites and an online instructor's resource guide with testing material available.
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Moseley, W. G. (2012). Taking sides. 4th ed. New York, NY, McGraw Hill.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Moseley, William G. 2012. Taking Sides. New York, NY, McGraw Hill.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Moseley, William G, Taking Sides. New York, NY, McGraw Hill, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)Moseley, William G. Taking Sides. 4th ed. New York, NY, McGraw Hill, 2012.
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