Though famine has affected many parts of the world in the twentieth century, the conditions that produce famine—extreme poverty, armed conflict, economic and political turmoil, and climate shocks—are now most prevalent in Africa. Researchers differ on how to address this problem effectively, but their arguments are often not informed by empirical analysis from a famine context. Broadening current theories and models of development for conquering famine, Famine in Africa grounds its findings in long-term empirical research, especially on the impact of famine on households and markets. The authors present the results of field work and other research from numerous parts of Africa, with a particular focus on Botswana, Ethiopia, Niger, Rwanda, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. With these data, the authors explain the factors that cause famines and assess efforts to mitigate and prevent them. Famine in Africa is an important resource for international development specialists, students, and policymakers.

A convenient and broad-based reference source to the significant books on Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Lists scholarly and some general books in the humanities and social sciences written in English, French, Italian, and German published since 1960. The care and knowledge that went into this bibliography are obvious...more useful than the usual area bibliography. --ARBA

A well-organized, succinctly annotated bibliography of bibliographic works, primarily in the social sciences and humanities, concerning Africa. Builds upon Scheven's previous work, Bibliographies for African Studies, 1970-1986 (London: Hans Zell Publishers, 1988). Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR