Academic papers on Africa

Desertification in the Sudan
A paper which looks at the causes of desertification in the Sudan, and suggests national and international policies which might be implemented to address this issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources
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African Indigenous Religious Belief
A 14 page research paper that explores the nature and characteristics of traditional African religions, discussing these characteristics before and after the coming of outside influences and stressing the role of African religion in maintaining...
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THE PORTRAYAL OF AFRICA IN LITERATURE
This 4 page paper discusses the influence of Africa over the characters in Conrad's Heart of Darkness and Kingslover's The Poisonwood Bible. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Nationalism And The Postcolonial State In Africa: Woman's Point Of View
14 pages in length. The writer discusses what the concept of rights truly means in relation to African gender inequity, with the general consensus reflecting the respect for and appreciation of one's own unrestricted distinctiveness amidst the...
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SONNI ALI AND TIMBUKTU
This 4-page paper discusses the rulership of Sonni Ali, the 15th century ruler of Songhay in West Africa. The paper discusses his invasion of Timbuktu, as well as his impact on the entire emplire. Also included is a brief discussion about the impact...
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Ethical Principles in
A 5 page paper discussing this novel by Alexander Smith in terms of principles of ethics in general, but specifically those involving health care. The bottom-line message is that there are certain basic rights that individuals should be able to...
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AMANDLA
This 5 page paper discusses the musical stylings, trend, culture of Amandla. Artists featured as well as the film discussed. Bibliographpy lists 4 sources.
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The Culture of Marriage: Kikuyu and America
A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the polygamist marital system of the Kikuyu and the monogamous marital system of the United States. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Mali and the Descriptions of Ibn Battuta
A 5 page overview of the writings of Ibn Battuta in Ibn Battuta in Black Africa as they relate to Mali. The author of this paper contends that to understand Battuta
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A Research Proposal for Studying the Effects of Globalization in Africa
This 3 page paper examines the problem of globalization in Africa and designs a way to gather more information on this topic. Interviews with the people are suggested and sample questions are included. The reasons for recommending this methodology...
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"Zan Boko"
This 3 page report discusses the 1988 movie Zan Boko. Director and writer Gaston Kabor
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Africana Studies
A 3 page paper discussing the evolution and relevance of this growing interdisciplinary field of study encompassing Africa, African Americans and the diaspora. Failing to study origins and results of these effects leaves a gaping hole that has...
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Africa
A 3 page paper outlining the course of relations of Europe and Africa, from initial inquiry to the
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HRM Practices and Culture in South Africa
This 10 page paper considers how human resource management is developing in South Africa in order to meet the commercial need to compete in the global economy. The paper argues that the patterns followed have many similarities with the main...
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Is South Africa Constructing A Unique Model Of Human Resource Management?
This 12 page paper considers how HRM practices are developing in South Africa. The paper argues that due to the different social conditions and cultural background the model which is emerging is unique, there are commonalities with HRM seen in...
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