Modern Africa

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Subject headings:

• South Africa
• South Africa Politics and Government 1994-
• Africa Economic Conditions 21st Century
• Africa Social Conditions 21st Century
• Women Africa History 20th Century
• Africa History 1864-1960
• Africa History 1960-

Example Advanced Searches: 

Subject: Africa
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Keyword: women

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Subject: Africa
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Keyword: "human rights"

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Subject: South Africa - Politics and government
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Subject: Race relations