Geography and economy in South Africa and its neighbours / edited by Anthony Lemon and Christian M. Rogerson.

Aldershot, Hamps., England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, 2002.

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The impact of AIDS on the economies of Africa has been closely observed. This edited collection focuses on the resultant changing economic geography of the southern area of Africa, an area that represents one of the poorest regions in the world. The dismantling of the apartheid regime in South Africa caused massive transformation in both geographical and economic terms, not only in this country but also in the region as a whole. As the post-apartheid government enters its second term, this captivating volume assesses its progress in unravelling the geography of apartheid, both in South Africa itself and in its relationships with other countries in Southern Africa and Africa. It also considers the ways in which South Africa, now that it is no longer a pariah state, has begun to position itself within the current global economy. Examining South Africa's land and agriculture, mining and minerals, manufacturing, tourism, corporate finance, the labour market and transport, the volume discusses the challenges of balancing growth and redistribution, the extent and nature of progress, change and relationships within the regional and global economy. A compelling investigation into the economics of South Africa's neighbouring states in relation to their natural resources, colonialism and inter-relationships with themselves and with South Africa leads to a focus on the region as a whole and its relations with the global economy.

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Print version: Geography and economy in South Africa and its neighbours. Aldershot, Hamps., England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, 2002

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September 26, 2024

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