Shares stories of what it is like to be a young refugee, including what day-to-day life looks like as a displaced teen in places like Greece, Jordan, Darfur, and more.
Politics in Contemporary Africa details the governments and political processes that shape the lives of the continent's population. The book places current events such as the Arab Spring into historical context and examines the rapid political change occurring throughout modern-day Africa. Politics in Contemporary Africa provides readers with an understanding of the relationship between African governments and governments around the world.
" ... investigates how African conflicts fit into both regional and global geopolitical landscapes; ... profiles terrorist organizations, rebel groups, and governments engaged in hostilities within the continent and beyond... includes information about how these conflicts affect Africans day-to-day lives"--Amazon.com.
"Many students first encounter the Middle East as a region embroiled in conflict. This text seeks to enrich students understanding of the geography and political history of the Middle East on a per-country basis. Past and contemporary conflicts are examined with nuance and students are provided with profiles of important figures in each country in the region."--Amazon.
