Melissa Gasparotto
Latin America, Spanish & Portuguese, and Africa Librarian
gasparom@rci.rutgers.edu
Created by Melissa John and Lourdes Vazquez
December 23, 2005
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Research Resources:
Subject Research Guides:
African Studies:
Annotated Guide to Reference Resources
This compilation includes a selected list of titles acquired by the RU Libraries, emphasizing current
materials, as well as those publications which have stood the test of time. You can search
the complete record or similar documents in IRIS.
General Reference
Africa Contemporary Record.
New York: Africana Pub. Co., [Annual]
A record of historical developments in modern continental Africa. Sources include periodicals, irregular publications, news agencies, television, and radio.
REF DT1.A15 ALEX
Bever, Edward. International Government and Politics Series: Africa.
Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1996. 302p.
An introduction to contemporary African politics with a presentation of historical contexts. (Includes North Africa and the coastal islands.)
REF DT31.B395 ALEX
United Nations. Demographic Yearbook. [Annual]
New York: United Nations, 1948-
A collection of international demographic statistics, updated annually. The text is presented in English and French.
DOC REF HA17.D45 ALEX
Ghebre-Ab, Habtu, comp. Ethiopia and Eritrea: A Documentary Study.
Trenton: Red Sea Press, 1993. 264p.
A compilation of official documents that are related to the Eritrean-Ethiopian conflict. Entries are organized under three major categories with respect to UN policy towards Eritrea: late 19th/early 20th century, the post WWII period preceding 1948, and the mid-20th century
REF DT394.E84 ALEX
Hyam, Ronald. The Labour Government and the End of Empire, 1945-1951.
London: HMSO, 1992.
A compilation of government documents reflecting the development of imperial policy in Britain between the years of 1945 and 1951-the "End of Empire" period, when Britain's economy was weakened and the British Empire was threatened by communism and nationalism.
REF DA18.L23 ALEX
Jacobson, William R. The Rediscovery of Africa 1400-1900: Antique Maps and Rare Images.
Stanford: Stanford University Libraries, 2004.
A catalog and narrative concerning Stanford University's extensive collection of antique maps of Africa that were made by European geographers and cartographers, as their view of Africa evolved between the 15th and 20th century. Included are color reproductions of maps and images reflecting the changes of colonial power, religion, artistry, science, and the evolution of other knowledge bases.
REF GA1341 .J33 ALEX
Jenkins, Everett, Jr. Pan-African Chronology: A Comprehensive Reference to the Black Quest for Freedom in Africa, the Americas, Europe and Asia, 1400-1865.
Jefferson: MacFarland and Co.,1996. 440p.
A chronology of the African and African-American experience in America between 1400 and 1865. Focuses on developments in Africa and the United States, but includes intercontinental interactions during certain periods.
REF DT17.J46 ALEX
Lewin, Evans. Subject Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Empire Society, Formerly Royal Colonial Institute. Vol. 1.
Mansfield Centre: Martino Publishing, 2005. 710p.
A catalog of books and pamphlets of the Royal Empire Society. (Includes chronological information.) Indexed by geographic location, subject, and author.
REF Z3501.R67 ALEX
McIlwaine, John, comp. Africa: A Guide to Reference Material.
New York: Hans Zell Publishers, 1993. 507p.
A guide to reference material on sub-Saharan Africa that includes
the British War Office and Admiralty series and British Foreign Office and Area handbooks.
Also includes yearbooks, statistics, directories of organizations, biographical sources, atlases, and gazetteers. Organized by geographic region, country, and major European language.
REF Z3501.M3 ALEX
Stewart, John. African States and Rulers: An Encyclopedia of Native Colonial and Independent States and Rulers Past and Present.
Jefferson: McFarland and Co., 1999. 395p.
A guide to the political history of Africa including the coastal islands. Most entries include the names of countries as presently known and in their various historical forms, a brief history of the country, and a list of rulers with dates, when possible.
REF DT31.S786 CAMDEN
Westfall, Gloria, D. French Colonial Africa: A Guide to Official Sources.
New York: Hans Zell, 1992. 226p.
A guide to French and English sources on colonial Francophone Africa. Each section begins with a discussion on a particular topic. In Part 1 there is a discussion of the available reference tools such as bibliographies, overviews, and research guides; in Part 2 there is a list of archival sources in France and Africa; in Part 3 there is a discussion of the categorization of French official documents; and in Part 4 an examination of colonial society and published works from the colonial era.
REF DT532.W47 ALEX
Worldviews, comp. and ed. Africa: Africa World Press Guide to Educational Resources from and about Africa.
Trenton: Africa World Press, 1997. 197p.
A directory of resource tools, intended to help people understand a variety of issues in Africa. Includes regional, cultural, and country-specific critical analyses of the problems that dominate news coverage on Africa.
REF Z3501.A1A37 ALEX
Zell, Hans M., ed. African Books in Print: An Index by Author, Title and Subject. 5th ed. 2 vols.
New York: Hans Zell, 1975-1993. [With gaps]
A listing of over 23,000 print materials that were published in Africa by the end of 1991. Entries are limited to English, French, and African languages. Major headings include literature and creative writing, children's books, educational books, and professional publications. Includes government documents from survey departments, museums, and the Chamber of Congress. Volume 1 contains the author and title index. Volume 2 contains the subject index.
REF Z3501.A46 ALEX
Arts and Literature
Biebuyck, Daniel, P., Kelliher, Susan, and McRae, Linda. African Ethnonyms: Index to Art-Producing Peoples of Africa.
New York: G.K. Hall and Co., 1996. 378p.
A listing of African ethnonyms in contrast to autoethnonyms and xenoethnonyms related to African art-producing peoples. The introduction includes a brief analysis of the variations in names.
REF GN645.B53 ALEX
The Cambridge Guide to African and Caribbean Theatre.
New York: Cambridge University Press, 1994. 259p.
A guide to theatrical activity in sub-Saharan Africa and the English- and Spanish-speaking Caribbean.
This is the third part of the Cambridge Guide to Theatre series. Contains the biographies of notable figures and bibliographical essays on particular genres and events. Arrangement is alphabetical by nation.
REF PN2969.C36 ALEX
Directories
Westfall, Gloria D. French Colonial Africa: A Guide to Official Sources.
New York: Hans Zell Publishers, 1992. 226p.
An index to official French documents from the colonial period. Includes a discussion of basic reference tools such as overviews, research guides, archival resources, and bibliographies. Also includes a section on the organization of the French colonial administration and biographies of the officials.
REF DT532.W47 ALEX
Zell, Hans, and Lomer, Cecile. The African Studies Companion: A Guide to Information Sources. 4th ed.
London: Hans Zell Publishers, 2006. 832p.
A revised and expanded edition that lists bibliographies, journals and magazines, major libraries, publishers with African studies lists, dealers and distributors of African studies materials, major regional and international organizations, and donor agencies and foundations in Africa.
REF DT19.8.Z45 ALEX
Biographies and Dictionaries
Africa Who's Who. 3rd ed. 3 vols.
London: Africa Journal Ltd., 1996. 1,507p.
A listing of biographical data on 14,000 prominent Africans. This is the second in a three-volume series that includes Africa Today and Makers of Modern Africa.
REF CT1920.A37 ALEX
Bierbrier, M. L. Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt.
Lanham: Scarecrow Press, 1999. 303p.
A dictionary suitable for both Egyptian specialists and non-specialists. Includes important ancient Egyptian rulers, as well as commoners, and business people. Also includes terms related to ancient Egyptian religion and the important figures and locations of present ancient Egyptian scholarship. Contains a comprehensive bibliography of the new research concerning historical periods and important archeological sites.
REF DT83.B56 ALEX
Brockman, Norbert C. An African Biographical Dictionary.
Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. 1994. 440p.
Descriptions of 549 prominent Africans. People from North Africa are excluded from the listing but people from the islands of the Indian Ocean are included. Focus is on Africans of the post-colonial period and non-Africans that have had a significant impact on the continent. A majority of the entries are political leaders, but religious, cultural, scientific, and artistic figures are also included.
REF DT18.B76 ALEX
Bute, E.L., and Harmer, H.J.P. The Black Handbook: The People, History and Politics of Africa and the African Diaspora.
London: Casell, 1997. 392p.
A text that includes brief biographical listings of prominent African and African-American personalities, statistical composites of African countries, and brief synopses of major social and political developments in African and African-American history. Concludes with a chronology of the African Diaspora that begins in 1494 and ends in 1997.
REF DT20.B86 ALEX
Delancey, Mark W. and Mays, Terry M. Historical Dictionary of International Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa. 2nd ed.
Lanham: The Scarecrow Press, 2002. 356p.
An up-to-date dictionary of government and non-government international organizations of Africa, charting the chronology of the organizations, with name changes, membership, and activities throughout the years. Includes a detailed bibliography for African history.
REF JZ4850.M39 ALEX
Dictionary of African Biography.
Algonac: Reference Publications, 1977-
The third of a three-volume series that began in 1977; this edition covers the Southern African territories of Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland and South Africa. It is composed of biographical articles on historical figures from the region and concludes with regional maps and a guide to Southern African names and terms.
REF DT18.D55 ALEX
Hall, David E. African Acronyms and Abbreviations: A Handbook.
New York: Mansell, 1996. 364p.
Explanations for over 10,000 Africa-related acronyms and abbreviations arranged alphabetically.
REF DT2.H35 ALEX
Hiro, Dilip. Dictionary of the Middle East.
New York: St. Martin's Press, 1996. 367p.
Contains explanations of almost 1,000 words covering the following facets of the Middle East: natural resources, customs, religious movements, organizations, language, economy, geography, religious divisions, war, and terrorism. May be useful to scholars as well as tourists of the Middle East.
REF DS43.H57 ALEX, CAMDEN, DOUGLASS
Lipschutz, Mark R. and Rasmussen, R. Kent. Dictionary of African Historical Biography. 2nd ed.
Berkeley: University of California Press, 1986. 328p.
A biographical handbook for high school and college students and educators, concerning the field of sub-Saharan African history. Arranged as a dictionary and includes lists of 850 rulers (primarily of the pre-1960 era but also includes post-1960 rulers), explanations of titles, and related material.
REF DT352.6.L56 ALEX, KILMER, DANA, and ROBESON
Middleton, John, ed. Encyclopedia of Africa South of the Sahara. Vol. 1-4.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1997.
An alphabetically arranged encyclopedia covering African capital cities, geographic composition, major military milestones, slave trade figures, major African writers, etc. Entries are supplied with short bibliographies and signed by their authors.
REF DT351.E53 ALEX
Nunez, Benjamin. Dictionary of Portuguese-African Civilization.
New Jersey: Hans Zell Publishers, 1994. Vol. 1.
A dictionary of over 3,000 terms and phrases related to the Portuguese presence in Africa. Covers socio-political, historical, cultural, geographical and literary terms among others. Includes background data and a complete bibliography on Portuguese-colonized African countries.
REF DT352.4.N86 ALEX
Olson, James S. The Peoples of Africa: An Ethnohistorical Dictionary.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 1996. 681p.
A dictionary of about 1,800 documented ethnic groups on the African continent. The book is arranged alphabetically and concludes with a chronology of African history that begins about three million years ago and ends in 1995 with the eruption of violence in Rwanda.
REF GN645.O47 ALEX
Political Leaders of Contemporary Africa South of the Sahara: A Biographical Dictionary.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 1992. 361p.
A listing of major sub-Saharan political figures since 1945. Subjects profiled are identified by one or two major leadership distinctions, followed by a bibliography of related works. Also includes a chronology of significant political events, a list of subjects by country, and an index of un-featured figures and cross-reference material.
REF DT352.8P63 ALEX
Rake, Alan. Who's Who in Africa: Leaders for the 1990s.
Metuchen: The Scarecrow Press, 1992. 448p.
A listing of prominent sub-Saharan political figures. Covers their biographical data from early education through the 1990s in an attempt to predict future leadership roles. Organized alphabetically by country with brief synopses of the countries' political systems.
REF DT18.R35 ALEX
Raper, P.E. A Dictionary of Southern African Place Names.
Johannesburg: Lowry Publishers, 1987. 368p.
A dictionary of Southern African place names. Included are Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Khoikhoi, and other African languages. Meanings of place names are divided into the descriptive, the grammatical, and the connotative.
REF DT752.5.R35 ALEX
Reich, Bernard. Political Leaders of the Contemporary Middle East and North Africa: A Biographical Dictionary.
New York: Greenwood Press, 1990. 557p.
Profiles of seventy influential political leaders since World War II who have emerged in the Middle East and North Africa. The profiles explore the missions of the political leaders, their potential, and how they have already impacted local and international history.
REF DS61.5.P65 ALEX, ROBESON
Riley, Eileen. Major Political Events in South Africa: 1948-1990.
New York: Facts on File, 1991. 250p.
A detailed chronology of major political events in South Africa. Begins with the opposition of the Purified National Party's Dr. Daniel Malan to parliamentary representation of Indians in January 1948. Ends with the release of Nelson Mandela on February 11, 1990. Brief biographies of some major figures are also included at the end.
REF DT1945.R54 ALEX
Shaw, Ian, and Nicholson, Paul T. The Dictionary of Ancient Egypt.
New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1995. 328p.
A chronological dictionary of Egyptology terms. Most entries are accompanied by a short chronologically arranged bibliography. Includes an appendix of Theban Tombs and the Valley of Kings.
REF DT58.S55 ALEX
Verwey, E.J. and Mandela, Nelson R. New Dictionary of South African Biography. Vol. 2.
Pretoria: HSRC Publishers, 1995.
A listing of prominent figures in South African history. Includes politicians, women, and marginalized activists. Reserves a separate section for people of international acclaim.
REF CT1924.N49 ALEX
Who's Who in South African Politics.
Johannesburg: Ravan Press, 1985-1995.
A biographical listing of 313 prominent South African political leaders. Traces their careers from their civil sector roots to office bearer and portfolio holders' positions. The entries are divided under the following main headings: Cabinet of the Republic of South Africa, African National Congress (ANC), Azanian Peoples Organization, Congress of South African Trade Unions, Democratic Party, Freedom Front, Inkatha Freedom Party, National Party of South Africa, Pan-Africanist Congress, South African Communist Party and Members of the Constitutional Court.
REF DT 1774.W46 ALEX, DANA
Atlases
Boyd, Andrew, Van Rensburg, Patrick, and Bromage, W. H. An Atlas of African Affairs.
New York: Praeger, 1965. 133p.
A compilation of general maps and sectional maps of Africa corresponding to the changes in state names, divisions, and rule from ancient times up through the 1960s. Includes a map index.
REF G2445.B6 ALEX, CAMDEN
Historical Atlas of Africa.
New York: Cambridge University Press, 1985. 165p.
A cartographical history of Africa that is based on three main types of maps: "event maps" which refer to locations of significant historical events, "process maps" which present a visual representation of historical developments and "quantitative maps" which are accompanied by charts and graphs to illustrate cross-nationally comparable phenomena. Accompanying essays contain brief descriptions of the social, economic and political history of Africa.
REF G2446.S1H5 ALEX
The New Atlas of African History.
London: Macmillan, 1991. 144p.
A historio-cartographical depiction of African history from the pre-modern period to 1990. Included are short essays on the historical significance of the maps.
REF G2446.S1F73 ALEX
Pourtier, Roland. Atlas de la Zone Franc en Afrique Subsaharienne: Monnaie, Economie, Societe.
Paris: Documentation Fransaise, 1995. 112p.
Atlas of Francophone sub-Saharan Africa. Incorporates the topics of society, economics, and inter-CFA state commerce. Completed in 1993 (one year before the devaluation of the CFA).
REF HG1371.P687 ALEX
Bibliographies
Ashbee, H. S. and Lambert, R. The Bibliography of Tunisia from the Earliest Times to the End of 1888 [and] The Bibliography of the Barbary States: Part 1. Tripoli and the Cyrenaica.
Mansfield Centre: Martino Publishing, [2002]. 203p.
A bibliography on Tunisian history up through 1888 arranged alphabetically by author. Includes materials concerning the Punic Wars, Roman and Arab conquests, French Protectorate, and the voyages of Louis IX and Charles V. Also includes a bibliography of historical documents of Tripoli and Cyrenaica between 484 B.C. and 1889, arranged chronologically. Both parts include a map and index.
REF Z3685.2.A85 ALEX
Baxter, Colin F. The war in North Africa, 1940-1943: A Selected Bibliography.
Westport: Greenwood, 1996. 119p.
As part of the bibliographies of the Battles and Leaders series, this volume is designed as a historiographical biography of the war in North Africa. It integrates various sources into a narrative that presents a broad perspective of the events of 1940 through 1943. Concludes with an alphabetical listing of significant works on the topic.
REF Z6207.W8B36 ALEX
Blackhurst, Hector, comp. East and Northeast Africa Bibliography.
Lanham: Scarecrow Press, 1996. 301p.
A listing of selected material on Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Sources are limited to scholarly and general interest books or booklets of no less than forty pages. Only works produced after 1960 are included and the entries are categorized by region, country, and subject headings. Closes with an author index.
REF Z3516.B55 ALEX
Bullwinkle, Davis A., comp. African Women: A General Bibliography, 1976-1985.
New York: Greenwood Press, 1989. 334p.
The first part of a three-volume series on women in Africa. The two subsequent editions focus on women in North, West and Central Africa, then Eastern and Southern Africa respectively. The complete series incorporates over 4,000 original research works on a wide range of topics relating to women and Africa. The entries are categorized by nation and then by subject headings.
REF Z7964.A3B84 ALEX
Bullwinkle, Davis A., comp. Women of Eastern and Southern Africa: A Bibliography, 1976-1985.
New York: Greenwood Press, 1989.
The third in a three-volume series on the topic of women in Africa. This volume is divided by general subject headings, region, and nation. Thirty-four subject headings are utilized, including "divorce" which is particular to this volume. Nations covered are Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Angola, Botswana, Comoro Islands, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
REF Z7964.A337B84 ALEX
Bullwinkle, Davis, A., comp. Women of Northern, Western and Central Africa: A Bibliography, 1976-1985.
London: Greenwood Press, 1989. 601p.
A comprehensive listing of books, journal articles, dissertations, and conference papers on women in Northern, Western, and Central Africa. Works are catalogued under general subject, regional, and national headings.
REF Z7964.A3B85 ALEX
Cartwright, Margaret, comp. Maps of the South Western Cape of Good Hope: A Bibliography.
Cape Town: South African Library, 1992. 206p.
A guide to printed maps of the Cape of Good Hope, published before September 1899. Entries are arranged by geographical region within the Cape area. Includes a chronology of events in South African history and an index of cartographers, engravers, etc.
REF G2568.C3C37 ALEX
Chidester, David, Tobler, Judy and Wratten, Darrel, comps. Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism in South Africa: An Annotated Bibliography.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 1997. 295p.
An annotated bibliography of selected works on Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism in South Africa (as minority religions). Each chapter includes an introductory essay and detailed summaries of the selected materials.
REF Z7834.S6C47 ALEX
Chidester, David, Tobler, Judy and Wratten, Darrel, comp. Christianity in South Africa: An Annotated Bibliography.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 1997. 489p.
A guide to books, articles, and theses that address the history of Christianity in Southern Africa. Each chapter begins with an introductory essay. Entries are divided by the following main subjects: Christian missions, Christian denominations, and African-initiated churches.
REF BR1450.C44 ALEX
Chidester, David, Kwenda, Chirevo, Petty, Robert and Wratten, Darrel, comp. African Traditional Religion in South Africa: An Annotated Bibliography.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 1997. 462p.
An annotated bibliography of the history of misunderstanding and understanding of traditional religions in South Africa. Each chapter begins with an introductory essay that outlines the main topics under investigation.
REF Z7834.S6A47 ALEX
Current Bibliography on African Affairs.
Washington, [Annual with gaps]
A bibliographical series on African affairs that includes a critical bibliographic essay on each featured topic. Separated into general and regional affairs.
REF Z3501.C87 ALEX
DeLancey, Mark, W., Reed, William, Spyke, Rebecca and Steen, Peter. African International Relations: An Annotated Bibliography. 2nd ed.
Boulder: Westview Press, 1997.
A bibliography of published works on African international relations from 1978 to 1993. Sources include books, journal articles, and pamphlets. Each chapter covers a different topic, ranging from the foreign policies of African states to economic factors in African international relations.
REF Z6465.A36A36 ALEX
Driver, Dorothy, Dry, Ann, MacKenzie, Craig and Read, John, comp. Nadine Gordimer: A Bibliography of Primary and Secondary Sources 1937-1992.
London: Hans Zell, 1994. 341p.
A bibliographic history of Gordimer's literary career beginning in 1937. Includes a chronology and biography of her life, a listing of her works, translations of her works, and criticism of her works. Concludes with an index of publications from which the entries were retrieved.
REF Z8355.9N3 ALEX
Dugas, Guy. Bibliographie Critique de La Litterature Judeo-Maghrebine D'expression Francaise (1896-1990).
Universite d'Alger: l'Harmattan, 1992. 95p.
La bibliographie couvre l'epoque entre 1896- 1990 et il inclus des romans et recits, des formes breve, poesie, pieces de theatre et divers maghrebine. Il y a 390 references de 120 auteurs.
REF Z3515.D84 ALEX
Fegley, Randall, comp. World Bibliographical Series. 236 vols.
Santa Barbara: Clio Press, [Various publishing dates].
An annotated bibliographical series of countries around the world, including African countries. Each volume contains sections on a wide range of topics including travel guides, women's issues, history, coins and stamps, geography, and art. The volumes conclude with a section on reference works, relevant scholarly journals, and a listing of bibliographies.
REF [Various call numbers]
Gray, John, comp. African Music: A Bibliographical Guide to the Traditional, Popular, Art and Liturgical Musics of Sub-Saharan Africa.
London: Greenwood Press, 1991. 499p.
An inclusive collection of ethnographic, anthropological, musicological and popular studies of African music from 1890 to 1990. Entries are divided into the following six topics: cultural history, ethnomusicology, traditional music, popular music, African art music, and African church music. They are further sub-divided by format (e.g. books, dissertations, etc.). Concludes with subject, artist, author and ethnic group indexes.
REF ML120.A35G7 MUSIC and ALEX
Gray, John, comp. Ashe, Traditional Religion and Healing in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Diaspora: A Classified International Bibliography.
New York: Greenwood Press, 1989. 518p.
A bibliography of works on the subjects of African healing and medicine, and African traditional religion which is broadly defined as Africa-derived religions. Excludes Christianity, Islam and their offshoots. Entries include dissertations, theses, and books covering seven languages. The works are organized by region, country, and ethnic group, and then by format and language as necessary.
REF Z7834.A3G72 ALEX
Gray, John, comp. Black Theatre and Performance: A Pan-African Bibliography.
New York: Greenwood Press, 1990. 414p.
A bibliography of over 4,000 works on theater and playwrights of the African Diaspora. Sources include books, dissertations, unpublished papers, films, videotapes, and periodicals. Works from the major European languages and thirteen African languages are included. Entries are broken down into two basic categories: studies of performances in individual countries/areas, and studies of individual playwrights and their works.
REF Z5784.B56G7 ALEX
Gray, John, comp. Blacks in Film and Television: A Pan-African Bibliography of Films, Filmmakers, and Performers.
New York: Greenwood Press, 1990. 496p.
A bibliography of the literature on African Diaspora films, filmmakers and performers. Entries fall under two general categories: studies of films in regional areas and individual countries, and studies of individual filmmakers and their works. Sources are books, dissertations, theses, journals, articles, and other media materials.
REF Z5784.M9G72 KILMER
Hale, Terrel, D., comp. United States Sanctions and South Africa: A Selected Legal Bibliography.
London: Greenwood Press, 1993. 362p.
A listing of statutes, government documents, books, dissertations and articles that are related to U.S. sanctions and South Africa. Focus is on U.S. legislation from 1900-1993.
REF KF1975.A1H35 ALEX
International Labour Office. The Urban Informal Sector in Africa in Retrospect and Prospect: An Annotated Bibliography.
Geneva: ILO, 1991. 86p.
A French and English guide to literature on the urban informal sector in Africa. The main categories are general and sector-specific studies, formal and informal sector linkages, credit and finance, education and skill development, women in the informal sector, policies and constraints, and direct interventions. Each chapter starts with an introductory essay.
HD2346.A35U72
Kalley, Jacqueline A., comp. South Africa Under Apartheid: A Select and Annotated Bibliography.
Westport: Meckler, 1989. 544p.
A broadly representative bibliography of literature on the permeation of apartheid into South African society. Title translations for non-English works are included, as are an author index and a subject index. Sources are mainly academic periodicals.
REF Z3608.R3K34 ALEX
Kapooer, Harch, comp. Islam, Islamisation and Women in Africa: Islam, Islamisation et Femmes en Afrique.
Grabels: WLUML Research, Information and Documentation Unit., 1994.
A compilation of works that address the myriad ways that African women live under Islam. Entries are in English and some French, categorized into three major geographical designations: East/Central/Southern, North, and West Africa. Further sub-divided by country.
REF BP173.4.I75 DGLSS
Kayser, Gabriel. Bibliographie d'Ouvrages Ayant Trait a l'Afrique en General Dans Ses Rapports Avec l'Exploration and la Civilisation de Ces Contrees.
Mansfield Centre: Martino Pub., 2003. 176p.
An early bibliography, attempting to include all books on Africa from the beginning of printing up through 1887. Arranged by region and including a great number of materials relating to the Congo.
REF Z3501.K18 ALEX
Khorana, Meena. Africa in Literature for Children and Young Adults: An Annotated Bibliography of English-Language Books.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 1994. 313p.
A listing of 700 children's books on the subject of Africa, by African and Western authors. Entries are regionally arranged into six chapters: General, North, South, East, West, and Central Africa. The books date from 1873-1994 and broadly represent colonial, African post-colonial, and Western post-colonial literature.
REF Z3508.C5K48 ALEX
Latham, A.J.H., comp. Africa, Asia, and South America Since 1800: A Bibliographical Guide.
New York: Manchester University Press, 1995. 259p.
A bibliographical listing of 5,000 texts related to the subjects of Africa; Asia; and Latin America's economic, political, and social history since 1800. Entries are organized into four sections; the first includes works that incorporate all three geographic areas, while the other three contain region-specific works.
REF Z6204.A33 ALEX
Lauer, Joseph J., Larkin, Gregory V. and Kagan, Alfred, comp. American and Canadian Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses on Africa, 1974-1987.
Atlanta: Crossroads Press, 1989.
A listing of theses on Africa-related topics that were accepted by American and Canadian universities between 1974 and 1987. General entries are placed under the label of Africa, while more specific entries are placed under country names. Entries are then subdivided into one or more of sixteen disciplinary categories.
REF Z3501.L33 ALEX
Lawal, Ibironke O., comp. Metalwork in Africa South of the Sahara: An Annotated Bibliography.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 1995. 270p.
A bibliography of print and non-print media resources on metalwork--its origins, its spread, mining, smelting, and its impact on African cultures. Entries are categorized by region, and annotated where possible.
REF Z7914.M5L35 ALEX
Limb, Peter. The ANC and Black Workers in South Africa, 1912-1992: An Annotated Bibliography.
London: Hans Zell, 1993.
A historical chart of relationships between workers and the African National Congress elite between 1912 and 1992. Entries include books, articles, newspapers, journals, theses, official documents, archives, and audiovisual items that explore the relationship between the ANC and worker organizations.
REF Z3608.R3L56 ALEX
Limb, Peter and Volet, Jean-Marie, comp. Bibliography of African Literatures.
Lanham: Scarecrow Press, 1996. 433p.
A bibliography of books by established and emerging African writers. Most entries are written in English or French, but some are in Portuguese, Arabic, or African languages. Arranged alphabetically by nation and language group. Subjects include women writers, socio-political topics, and post-colonial literature.
REF PN849.A35L46 DGLSS
McIlwaine, John, comp. Maps and Mapping of Africa: A Resource Guide.
New Providence [NJ]: Hans Zell Publishers, 1997. 391p.
A guide to bibliographies and catalogues of significant cartographic works of Africa, writings about the works, surveys, place names, and map collections (covering all time periods). Entries are cited in their original languages.
REF Z6027.A2M38 ALEX
Musiker, Naomi and Reuben, comp. Guide to South African Reference Books. 6th ed.
London: Mansell, 1997. 240p.
A compilation of reference books, handbooks, manuals, and histories on subjects related to South Africa. Includes works published from both within and outside the country, and places emphasis on works that reflect democratization in South Africa.
REF Z3606.M85 ALEX
Musiker, Reuben, comp. South African Bibliography: A Survey of Bibliographies and Bibliographical Work. 3rd ed.
New York: Mansell, 1996. 142p.
This volume is intended to serve as a guide to South African bibliographies. It is a compilation of national and subject bibliographies. Includes lists of periodicals, theses, official publications and manuscripts on the subject of South Africa.
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Musiker, Naomi, and Reuben, comp. Southern Africa Bibliography.
London: Scarecrow Press, 1996. 286p.
An assemblage of monographic material on Southern Africa from 1945 to 1995. Covers Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Arrangement is by country and subject, and an author index is included.
REF Z3518.M87 ALEX
Ogbaa, Kalu, comp. A Century of Nigerian Literature: A Select Bibliography.
Africa World Press, 2002. 242p.
A comprehensive bibliography on recent periods of Nigerian literature, including references to poetry, drama, novels, and children's prose.
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Pfaff, Francoise. Twenty-five Black African Filmmakers: A Critical Study, with Filmography and Bio-bibliography.
New York: Greenwood, 1988. 332p.
A study of twenty-five African filmmakers (mainly Francophone). Each chapter is dedicated to a different artist and includes a critical study of the works, a biography of the filmmaker, and a bibliography of material about the filmmaker and his or her films.
PN1998.A2P477 ALEX
Price, Helen C., Hewson, Colin and Blake, David. Theses on Africa, 1976-1988: Accepted by the Universities of the United Kingdom and Ireland.
London: SCOLMA [by] Hans Zell Publishers, 1993. 338p.
The third in a series of theses on Africa accepted by universities in the U.K. and Ireland, beginning in 1920. It lists 3,654 items that are organized by region and subject. Includes material on Roman and Christian North Africa, Egyptology, and the Commonwealth.
REF Z3501.P75 ALEX
Pyatt, Sherman E. Apartheid: A Selective Annotated Bibliography, 1979-1987.
New York: Garland Publishing, 1989. 169p.
This work cites monographs, articles, and U.S. and U.N. documents that were produced during the Reagan and Botha eras in the U.S. and South Africa. Each chapter covers a separate theme related to the creation or effect of apartheid and international policies in response to apartheid. Most chapters are subdivided into monographs, articles, and U.S. and U.N. documents.
REF Z3608.P93 ALEX
Saha, Santosh C. A History of Agriculture in West Africa: A Guide to Information Sources.
Lewiston: Edwin Mellen Press, 1990. 127p.
A compilation of periodical articles, essays, books, and dissertations on agriculture in West African. Each entry is accompanied by a detailed annotation. The book is broken into two parts-- the first part containing summaries of articles and essays, and the second part containing summaries of books.
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Sarfoh, Joseph A., comp. Energy in the Development of West Africa: A Selected Annotated Bibliography.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 1992. 114p.
A listing of books, journals, articles, conference and seminar proceedings, papers, and official documents that address the topic of energy production, consumption, etc. in West Africa. Most references are in English, but some are in French, German, or Russian. Entries are categorized by nation, region, and continent.
REF Z5853.P83S27 ALEX
Scheven, Yvette, comp. Bibliographies for African Studies, 1970-1986.
London: Hans Zell, 1988. 615p.
An annotated bibliography of social science and humanities bibliographies concerning sub-Saharan Africa. Books, articles and serial materials of multiple languages are included. Entries are mainly categorized by topic and geographic region.
REF Z3501.A1S34 ALEX
Scheven, Yvette, Bischoff, Phyllis, Lauer, Joseph J., and Shayne, Mette, comp. Bibliographies for African Studies, 1987-1993.
London: Hans Zell, 1994. 176p.
A compilation of bibliographies on humanities and social sciences in Africa (including Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, and Egypt). Entries are arranged alphabetically by subject.
REF Z3501.A1S345 ALEX
Schmidt, Nancy, comp. Sub-Saharan African Films and Filmmakers, 1987-1992: An Annotated Bibliography.
London: Hans Zell Publishers, 1994. 468p.
An annotated bibliography of references on the film productions of sub-Saharan filmmakers, organized by actor, title, filmmaker, subject, and film festival.
REF Z5784.M9S32 ALEX
Scott, Rebecca J. Societies after Slavery: A Select Annotated Bibliography of Printed Sources on Cuba, Brazil, British Colonial Africa, South Africa, and the British West Indies.
Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2002. 464p.
This annotated bibliography compiles over 1,600 resources in a variety of languages concerning the social, economic, and political history of former African slave societies (including the British West Indies, America, and Africa).
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Silverburg, Sanford R. and Reich, Bernard, comp. U.S. Foreign Relations with the Middle East and North Africa: A Bibliography.
Metuchen: Scarecrow Press, 1994. 586p.
A bibliography of books, essays, and articles from scholarly publications concerning U.S. foreign policy, North Africa, and the Middle East. There is a significant focus on critical analysis of the Persian Gulf crisis. Includes an author index.
REF Z3014.R44S55 ALEX
Skreslet, Paula Y. Northern Africa: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 2000. 405p.
An annotated bibliography of reference resources concerning North Africa (including the Maghreb, Sahel Region and Horn of Africa), organized by subject, region, and country.
REF Z3515.S57 ALEX
South, Aloha, comp. Guide to Non-Federal Archives and Manuscripts in the United States Relating to Africa. Vols.1-2.
New York: Hans Zell Publishers, 1989. 1247p.
A guide to public manuscripts on Africa at major depositories in the United States. Excludes published library materials, artifacts, and microfilm. Textual and non-textual items are included providing details on all facets of African life. Categorized by state, city, repository, and then series or collection. Filing numbers are provided where available.
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Stultz, Newell M. South Africa: An Annotated Bibliography with Analytical Introductions.
Ann Arbor: Pierian Press, 1989. 191p.
A listing of annotated references to English language social science publications on South Africa. The time scope is from 1960 to around 1988. Each of the eight chapters opens with a brief discussion of topic-specific phenomena. Also includes a listing of journals, news digests, commentaries, and non-governmental organizations.
REF DT779.9.S75 ALEX
Thurston, Anne. Guide to Archives and Manuscripts Relating to Kenya and East Africa in the United Kingdom. Vol. 1-2.
New York: Hans Zell Publishers, 1991.
The first part of the two-volume edition is a guide to the official records of the U.K. on Kenya and East Africa from sources like the Public Record Office and the National Postal Museum. The second volume contains manuscripts and non-official archives from sources such as Barclays Bank and the Intercontinental Church Society.
REF Z3587.T48 ALEX
Westley, David. Mental Health and Psychiatry in Africa: An Annotated Bibliography.
London: Hans Zell Publishers, 1993. 205p.
An annotated bibliography of books, articles, and theses that address issues surrounding "traditional" and "modern" mental illness in Africa. Includes a glossary of common terms associated with mental illnesses, a geographic/ethnic index, and a subject index.
REF RC451.A4W47 ALEX
Willet, Shelagh and Monageng, Stella. The Khoe and San: An Annotated Bibliography.
Gaborone: Lightbooks, 2002. 256p.
Over 1,000 bibliographic entries of materials concerning the indigenous minority of South Africa. Covers the social sciences, languages, history, and publications from national and regional San organizations. Short abstracts of each entry are tied to a list of keywords and authors.
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Wise, Michael, comp. Libraries and Information in East and Southern Africa: A Bibliography.
Edgbaston: International and Comparative Librarianship Group, 1989. 218p.
A chronologically organized bibliography of African publications concerning the development of libraries and information provisions. Entries are limited to English language works and organized by region. Includes some annotation for uninformative and obscure titles.
Z688.A54W82 ALEX
Young, Josiah U. III, comp. African Theology: A Critical Analysis and Annotated Bibliography.
Westport: Greenwood, 1993. 257p.
A listing of 609 essays, books, and journal articles from English and French sources concerning African theology. Part 1 of the book is Young's critical analysis of African theology and the study of African theology. Part 2 contains the annotated entries, which are divided into four subject-specific sections.
REF BT30.A438Y68 ALEX
Zell, Hans, and Lomer, Cecile, comp. Publishing and Book Development in sub-Saharan Africa: An Annotated Bibliography.
London: H. Zell Publishers, 1995. 406p.
A bibliography of books, reports, periodical articles, government and official publications, theses, and dissertations on subjects related to publishing in Africa. Includes handbooks and teaching guides, biographical materials, regional studies, country studies, and much more. The period covered is from 1960 to 1995 and materials are listed in English, French, and sometimes German.
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