Academic papers on Africa

Somalia
A 6 page overview of the politics of Somalia with particular emphasis on international and U.S. foreign policies and military and economic aid. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Somalia / Economic Recovery
A 2 page commentary on Somalia's government-less economic recovery. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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African Women & Development
This 11 page paper gives an overview of the issuesand problems facing women in the developing nations of Africa. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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Kenya & Senegal / Tourism
A 17 page paper examining the various issues relating to tourism in the African areas of Kenya and Senegal. Each region is examined individually in relationship to their involvement in tourism. As might be expected, Kenya is far more involved in...
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Women in Kenya
6 pages worth of compiled research and information on the social role of women in Kenya, their high fertility rates, culture, and tradition. Insight is given into the socio-health related problems that exist and what is (or is not) being done to...
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Nigeria / One Example Of The Influence Of Christian Imperialism In Sub-Saharan Africa
A 5 page paper discussing the Christianization that occurred in Nigeria between the 1880s and the 1930s. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Role of Family in the Culture of Mexico, Russia, and Nigeria
In 5 pages, the author discusses the role of family in the culture of Mexico, Russia, and Nigeria. The countries of Mexico, Russia, and Nigeria each have their own cultures. The role of family plays an important part in each of those countries. Each...
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Nigeria, Mexico & Russia / Comparison & Contrast
In 5 pages, the author compares and contrasts the countries of Nigeria, Mexico, and Russia based on their ethnicity/tribalism, the role of men and women, corruption, and revolution. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Human Rights Violations In Nigeria & New Guinea
A 7 page paper that provides an comparison between the human rights violations in Nigeria and those in New Guinea, and suggests the reason why outside response has been so limited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Evolution Away from the Folk Society in New Guinea
A 6 page paper discussing the notion of progress as people in the New Guinea highlands continue to abandon many of their traditional roles while yet still keeping traditional tools. In times past, the 'Big Man' of the community was one to which the...
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Assessing the Folk Societies of New Guinea
A 6 page paper addressing the changes that may have occurred in folk societies before they are discovered by anthropologists. In the world of the anthropologist, the society of investigation is seen for what it is as far as the anthropologist can...
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Improving Conditions in Libya
A 6 page discussion of several sociopolitical problems in Libya and the best recommendations to help solve them. The following issues are included in the discussion : Economic diversification, improving U.N. relations, unemployment, women's rights,...
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US-Libyan Relations, Sanctions & Aftermath
A 10 page research paper discussing the effects of the bombing of TWA Flight 103 at Lockerbie, and the political aftermath of the US's fight for Gaddafi's extradition of the bombing suspects. With the ineffectiveness of UN sanctions, the US...
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Journey of a Black Man from Liberia to the U.S.
6 pages in length. An excellent report for those studying cultural anthropology. Based largely on an interview with a 53 year-old man who came to the U.S. from Liberia, the writer discusses language, culture, social structure, and political problems...
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The Maji Maji Rebellion
A 10 page discussion of the Maji Maji rebellion as an example of the effects of harsh European controls in Africa during the early 20th century. Several African nations had fallen under the powerful influence of a German monetary economy and Maji...
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