- Paperback: 88 pages
- Publisher: Oxfam; illustrated edition edition (Oct 1 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0855984546
- ISBN-13: 978-0855984540
- Product Dimensions: 24 x 18.4 x 0.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 259 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,887,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Country briefs are usually full of useful statistics and not much else ... This series is an exception. Its context is the issues that affect the poor, and, since the poor are the majority in developing countries, the overviews it offers are particularly relevant.' New Scientist.
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This outstanding series provides concise and lively introductions to countries and the major development issues they face. Packed full of factual information, photographs and maps, the guides also focus on ordinary people and the impact that historical, economic and environmental issues have on their lives.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Overview,
By Zac Hubbell (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Uganda (Paperback)
This is a good Oxfam publication. It was fairly concise and informative. I was, however, let down by its short length. Another 100 pages would have been nice.
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An Objective and Concise Overview of Uganda,
This review is from: Uganda (Paperback)
This Oxfam Country Profile is the most up-to-date overview of contempory Uganda that is currently available. Mr. Leggett has written an objective narrative that covers the major issues facing Ugandans today--education, health, politics, regional conflict, and the economy. Also included are a brief history, current statistics, and additional references. Written with compassion but without sentimentality, the material is presented both from a general perspective and as seen through the eyes of individual Ugandans. The book is profusely illustrated with high-quality photographs. Affordable, essential reading for those planning to travel to Uganda, or for anyone with an interest in the country and its people.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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An Objective and Concise Overview of Uganda,
By Peter Georges - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Uganda (Paperback)
This Oxfam Country Profile is the most up-to-date overview of contempory Uganda that is currently available. Mr. Leggett has written an objective narrative that covers the major issues facing Ugandans today--education, health, politics, regional conflict, and the economy. Also included are a brief history, current statistics, and additional references. Written with compassion but without sentimentality, the material is presented both from a general perspective and as seen through the eyes of individual Ugandans. The book is profusely illustrated with high-quality photographs. Affordable, essential reading for those planning to travel to Uganda, or for anyone with an interest in the country and its people.
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Uganda (Oxfam),
By Martha Helms - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Uganda (Paperback)
Well written, organized, easy to read, brief, and engaging overview of Uganda: the geography, history, politics, people. Lots of photos.I recommend it for those who want an overview of the country.
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Best Uganda Reference out there,
By JokerAce "JokerAce" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Uganda (Paperback)
This was used as a reference for a paper on Uganda. Although some of the information is dated the book is accurate and between it, current news articles, the State Department website, and the CIA website you can get a pretty accurate picture of the country. There was no other reference out there that did a better job.
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