Underdevelopment and dependence in black Africa their historical origin and contemporary forms

Abstract

Contemporary Black Africa can be divided into wide regions which are clearly different from one another. But it is more difficult to pinpoint the differences, to study their nature, origin and effects than to see them. The unity of Black Africa is nonetheless not without foundations. On the contrary, beside the question of "race" - which .is no more homogeneous nor less mixed, since pre-historical times, than are the other "races" (white, yellow or red) a common or kindred cultural background and a social organization which still presents striking similarities, make a reality of Black Africa.