"An authoritative and clearly written survey, giving an in-depth coverage over a wide field". -- Reference Reviews New Edition This vital source of up-to-date information provides essays on topics of concern to Africa as a whole, details on international and regional organizations active in Africa and surveys and directories for each African nation. For each country, signed articles cover its physical and social geography, recent history and economy. Following the articles are statistical surveys covering national development, economic status, population, administration, religion, communications and many other subjects.

A one-volume library of essential and comprehensive data on all the countries of sub-Saharan Africa, including essays on regional issues, statistical surveys and directories of invaluable contact names and addresses

A definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic and directory data.

Arranged alphabetically. In addition to biographies, extensive country information (primarily postindependence), and historical events, the encyclopedia treats general topics in articles such as agriculture, political systems, and religion and ritual.

A RUSA 2007 Outstanding Reference Title The Encyclopedia of the Developing World is a comprehensive work on the historical and current status of developing countries. Containing more than 750 entries, the Encyclopedia encompasses primarily the years since 1945 and defines development broadly, addressing not only economics but also civil society and social progress. Entries cover the most important theories and measurements of development; relate historical events, movements, and concepts to development both internationally and regionally where applicable; examine the contributions of the most important persons and organizations; and detail the progress made within geographic regions and by individual countries.

A supplementary text introducing the geography, people, and history of Sub-Saharan Africa with emphasis on the developments and changes of the present day.