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Author:   Alfred Kagan ,  Atoma Batoma
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Edition:   Third Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 16.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.70cm
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9781442242609

ISBN 10:   1442242604
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   16 December 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Part I: General Sources 1 Portals, Bibliographies and Indexes 2 Guides, Encyclopedias, and Country Sources 3 Biography 4 Primary Sources 5 Government Publications 6 Statistics Part II: Subject Sources 7 Agriculture and Food 8 Communications 9 Cultural Anthropology 10 Development 11 Environment 12 Folklore 13 Geography and Maps 14 History 15 Languages and Linguistics 16 Libraries and Librarianship 17 Literature and Theater 18 Music 19 Politics and Government 20 Religion 21 Visual Arts 22 Women and Gender Author/Title Index Subject Index About the Author

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In its third iteration, this bibliographic guide is roughly the same size as its predecessor, but a significant portion of the annotated entries have been freshened up and expanded in scope. For instance, the earlier chapter titled 'Women' now encompasses 'Women and Gender,' while 'Portals, Bibliographies, and Indexes' broadens the former 'Bibliographies and Indexes.' The guide is still divided into two parts. Part I covers six general categories such as 'Primary Sources' and 'Statistics,' and Part II contains 16 subject-focused chapters, e.g., 'Development,' 'History,' 'Religion,' 'Environment,' 'Agriculture and Food.' Within each topic there are further subdivisions relevant to the type of source or subject matter presented. . . .This volume brings together a helpful collection of the major research resources available on the study of Africa. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through faculty and researchers. * CHOICE * This further updating of Reference Guide to Africa will be an essential acquisition for all libraries where the continent is studied in any depth. The revised information it contains, especially the updated detail on the electronic availability of many resources, make it the most up-to-date print reference guide of its kind. * Reference Reviews *

In its third iteration, this bibliographic guide is roughly the same size as its predecessor, but a significant portion of the annotated entries have been freshened up and expanded in scope. For instance, the earlier chapter titled 'Women' now encompasses 'Women and Gender,' while 'Portals, Bibliographies, and Indexes' broadens the former 'Bibliographies and Indexes.' The guide is still divided into two parts. Part I covers six general categories such as 'Primary Sources' and 'Statistics,' and Part II contains 16 subject-focused chapters, e.g., 'Development,' 'History,' 'Religion,' 'Environment,' 'Agriculture and Food.' Within each topic there are further subdivisions relevant to the type of source or subject matter presented...This volume brings together a helpful collection of the major research resources available on the study of Africa. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through faculty and researchers. CHOICE

In its third iteration, this bibliographic guide is roughly the same size as its predecessor, but a significant portion of the annotated entries have been freshened up and expanded in scope. For instance, the earlier chapter titled 'Women' now encompasses 'Women and Gender,' while 'Portals, Bibliographies, and Indexes' broadens the former 'Bibliographies and Indexes.' The guide is still divided into two parts. Part I covers six general categories such as 'Primary Sources' and 'Statistics,' and Part II contains 16 subject-focused chapters, e.g., 'Development,' 'History,' 'Religion,' 'Environment,' 'Agriculture and Food.' Within each topic there are further subdivisions relevant to the type of source or subject matter presented...This volume brings together a helpful collection of the major research resources available on the study of Africa. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through faculty and researchers. CHOICE This further updating of Reference Guide to Africa will be an essential acquisition for all libraries where the continent is studied in any depth. The revised information it contains, especially the updated detail on the electronic availability of many resources, make it the most up-to-date print reference guide of its kind. Reference Reviews

Author Information

Alfred Kagan is Professor of Library Administration and African Studies Bibliographer Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In addition to the first two editions of this book, he has published numerous African studies bibliographies and articles. Until his recent retirement, he was active in the Africana Librarians Council of the African Studies Association (ASA) and the Association of Concerned Africa Scholars (ACAS). He has also done extensive work in the American Library Association (ALA) and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). Professor Kagan has taught an annual graduate course on the bibliography of Africa. His current research interest is the social responsibility of the library profession. Atoma Batoma is Associate Professor of Library Administration and African Studies Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Prior to becoming a bibliographer, Professor Batoma worked for several years in the Technical Services Division of the University Library as an Africana cataloger. He has also taught courses in cataloging in the School of Library and Information Sciences at UIUC, French courses in the School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics at UIUC, and Philosophy at Parkland College. His research interests include ethical communication and African onomastics. He has published several articles on African names and naming practices.

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