African Population and Capitalism: Historical Perspectives

By Dennis D Cordell

Book Overview

This is a synthesis of case studies and theory which takes issue with established African demographic theory, emphasising that demography is an historical process, a permanent and varied adaptation to social and economic change. The book covers 20 African societies in the sub-Saharan region, examining not the effects of slavery, colonialism and capitalism on each, but also the resistance and resilience of indigenous African institutions and individuals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 036716387X
• ISBN13: 9780367163877
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 302 Pages