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The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Africa

The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Africa presents to a broad readership an accessible, comprehensive, up to date, and topical comparative analysis of sociological thinking in Africa. Sociological discourse about

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Housing the poor on the African Continent

This book explores the circumstances surrounding state-provided, low-cost housing for people at the lower end of the housing market in Africa. It deploys Ubuntu philosophy to unpack the provision of

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Migrant Traders in Southern Africa

Examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on migrants in the informal economySupports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) using robust quantitative and qualitative researchOffers comprehensive analysis of various

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Urban Inclusive in Southern African.

Incorporates massive restructuring of urban spaces with the intention of ameliorating negativities arising out of the colonial and apartheid governmentsPresents timely topic as rising inequality and resulting incidents of crime

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