Description
At the end of 1984, Sudan shot into the headlines as a result of famines, floods, locusts, political instability and civil war. In describing the collapse of Sudan's state and economy, Sudan After Nimeiri emphasizes the extent of the country's current predicament and explains the difficulty of potential solutions. Amongst the issues discussed are environmental and ecological problems, economic collapse, famine, debt, refugees, the role of Islam in Sudanese politics, Nimeiri's downfall and the administrative problems facing the transitional and present governments. This book should be of interest to lecturers and students of development, Middle East studies and geography. Review: Sudan After Nimeiri is a valuable book for those who are professionally engaged in the development of this country. - Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie