Marchese, Laura (A.A. 2022/2023) How European colonialism has affected African demography up to the 21st century: between past stagnation and fostering contemporary development. Tesi di Laurea in Demography and social challenges, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Alfonso Giordano, pp. 108. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Background on colonialism in Africa. Understanding Africa’s regional diversity. Brief overview of population growth trends in Africa. European colonialism and population disruption in Africa. European colonial powers' policies and strategies. Factors contributing to population decline or stagnation. The case of Congo: specific colonial practices and their demographic consequences. Europe as a guarantor of demographic development. Analysis of Europe's role in colonial Africa: natalism theory. Factors contributing to population growth. The case of Algeria: the role of the medical corps and their demographic consequences. Population growth before and during the colonial period. Assessing demographic transitions in Africa. Comparing positive and negative effects on population growth. Post-colonial Africa: population growth in 21st century. Transition from colonial rule to independence. Current population trends in Africa and colonial legacy. Future challenges. Youth bulge and future complication. Understanding the relationship between European impact and population growth in Africa.

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Bibliografia: pp. 99-104.

Thesis Type:	Master's Degree Thesis
Institution:	Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program:	Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in International Relations (LM-52)
Chair:	Demography and social challenges
Thesis Supervisor:	Giordano, Alfonso
Thesis Co-Supervisor:	Hashas, Mohammed
Academic Year:	2022/2023
Session:	Autumn
Deposited by:	Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited:	25 Jun 2024 09:26
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2024 09:26
URI:	https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/39072

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