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The shackled continent by Robert Guest · Booklabria

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The shackled continent

Politics and governmentSocial conditions

The shackled continent

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First published: 2004
Language: English
Editions: 5

Synopsis

In this provocative and thoughtful book, Guest argues that the continent of Africa remains poor primarily because it is badly governed. "The Shackled Continent" provides a persuasive look into the persistent problems of modern Africa and offers some possible solutions.

Subjects: Politics and government
Social conditions
Economic conditions
Politique et gouvernement
Conditions sociales
Poverty
Set in: Africa
Afrique
Time: 1960-

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