Economic History of West Africa
Author
A. G. Hopkins (University Of Texas At Austin University Of Texas At Austin University Of Texas At Austin,
This pioneering and celebrated work was the first, and remains the standard, account of the economic history of the huge area known as West Africa. It fills a large gap in African studies, provides newcomers with a stimulating point of entry into the subject, and contributes to our understanding of wider issues of global underdevelopment.