Unlike most references on Africa that concentrate on collection development, this work focuses on the study of Africa. LaFond (associate librarian, State University of New York-Albany) and Walsh (African Studies Library, Boston University) present solutions to common problems in the study of Africa, such as Internet accessibility problems, the impo

Experts present proven methods and techniques for studying about or in Africa
Research, Reference Services, and Resources for the Study of Africa helps you steer clear of washouts, cave-ins, and dead ends on the road to successful research on--or in--Africa. This one-of-a-kind research guide presents practical solutions to frequently occurring problems in the study of Africa, including Internet accessibility problems, errors that will affect a "known item" search, the imposition of colonial legacy, and dealing with gender and class bias. Unlike most references on Africa that concentrate...