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Africa : Altered States Ordinary Miracles

by Richard Dowden
RM48.36 MYR
Africa : Altered States Ordinary Miracles - Thryft
Africa : Altered States Ordinary Miracles - Thryft

Africa's vibrant realities come alive in Dowden's account.

For anyone interested in understanding the true Africa, Richard Dowden's 'Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles' is a must-read. Dowden's extensive experience as an African journalist has enabled him to view the continent as its own entity in its own right with its own problems, hopes and dreams. The book expertly blends historical analysis with first-hand experiences of African life, giving readers a rich and nuanced view of the continent. Dowden's writing style paints vivid pictures of scenes in Africa, making this book a remarkable account of the continent's challenges, yet also an awe-inspiring one, with the positive stories of resilience and hope shown as well.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Africa : Altered States Ordinary Miracles

by Richard Dowden
RM48.36 MYR
ISBN: 9781846271557
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM52.00 MYR
Authors: Richard Dowden
Publisher: Portobello Books Ltd
Date of Publication: 2009-05-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Politics, Travel, History, Economics
Related Topics: Politics, Economics, Travelogue, Journalism, History, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 4.13
(rated by 1894 readers)

Description

For the past three decades, Richard Dowden has travelled Africa, listening, learning, and constantly re-evaluating all he thinks he knows. He tells the story of modern sub-Saharan Africa - an area afflicted by poverty, disease and war, but also a place of breathtaking beauty, generosity, and possibility.
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Africa's vibrant realities come alive in Dowden's account.

For anyone interested in understanding the true Africa, Richard Dowden's 'Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles' is a must-read. Dowden's extensive experience as an African journalist has enabled him to view the continent as its own entity in its own right with its own problems, hopes and dreams. The book expertly blends historical analysis with first-hand experiences of African life, giving readers a rich and nuanced view of the continent. Dowden's writing style paints vivid pictures of scenes in Africa, making this book a remarkable account of the continent's challenges, yet also an awe-inspiring one, with the positive stories of resilience and hope shown as well.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.