Continuity and Change in the Tunisian SahelThe Tunisian Sahel is an extraordinary region for study. A unique and marginal zone in terms of its climate; its relationship to Europe and in its geo-political position as an Arab country in Africa, it provides a fascinating lens through which to study the complex geographical issues of continuity and change. Continuity and Change in the Tunisian Sahel explores just such issues using a number of sub-themes: Islam, the relationships the region has with the global economy, rural development, security, and urban form and function. Based on a well-established fieldwork course, and copiously illustrated with maps, diagrams, photographs, posters, quotations and tables, the book also includes practical advice on how to carry out fieldwork and field investigations in arid and semi-arid regions. |
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Algeria Allah amphitheatre annum Arab world architecture areas Barcelona process Bekalta billion TD Carthage cent of Tunisia's centre century Chapter characterised climate colonial context continuity and change cultural demographic Djem Economic Development Plan El Djem Europe European Union example exports field Figure fishing France French geography global Grand Mosque Habib Bourguiba important increase independence industry Internet investment Islam Kairouan Koran largely Libya Maghreb Mahdia major marginal medina medina wall Mediterranean region Middle East migration million Mohammad Monastir Morocco muslim North Africa olive oil olive trees Phoenicians physical environment political prayer hall President production rainfall reform ribat Roman rural Sahara sebkha Sfax Sidi bou Ali significant social Sousse Sousse medina Sub-Saharan Africa Table temperature theme Thysdrus tourist town trade Tropical Africa Tunis Tunisia Tunisia's population Tunisian economy Tunisian government Tunisian Sahel urban women world average