Geography

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http://197.255.125.131:4000/handle/123456789/4563
Editors : George Owusu, Paul W.K. Yankson, Samuel Agyei-Mensah & Emmanuel M. Attua

Publisher : Woeli Publishing Services

Date of Publication : 2013

Place of Publication : Accra

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    Central Themes, Concepts, and Methodologies of Geography
    (2013-12-09) Gyasi, E.A.; Yaro, J.A.; Owusu, A.B.
    Geography as a discipline is one of the oldest fields of learning. The organization of the multi-faceted physical and human features over the earth space is generally seen as the primary focus of geographical enquiry, hence the common designation of geography as a subject that deals with spatial organization. This chapter provides a good definition of the key themes, concepts and methodologies of geography and elucidates the basic concerns and procedures of the discipline. The significance of this Chapter is that it provides the disciplinary context for the various topical issues addressed in subsequent chapters of this book.
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    Transnational Agricultural Investments/Land Grabbing: A Contemporary Solution or Challenge for Rural Development in Ghana?
    (2013-12-09) Yaro, J.A.
    Rural Africa is still confronted with much of the challenges it faced at the dawn of independence. These challenges now have a qualitative twist as a result of the considerable social, economic, environmental and political change that is sweeping through Africa. Transnational investments in agriculture through the purchase and lease of land are argued to provide the solution to rural underdevelopment and agricultural stagnation. Examining ten such investments in Ghana, the authors find ‘possibilities’ for these companies to play important roles in the rural development process. However, the complexity of rural development is beyond the ability of one single investment imbued with neoliberal pro-market ideologies in making much positive change. Transnational investments in land have become one of the challenges of rural development that needs a careful diagnosis.