Lexington Books
Pages: 278
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Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-7936-0356-2 • Hardback • November 2019 • $95.00 • (£65.00)
978-1-7936-0357-9 • eBook • November 2019 • $90.00 • (£60.00)
Augustine Adu Frimpong received his PhD in public policy from Southern University and A&M College.
Foreword by Onyumbe Lukongo
Preface
Chapter 1: The Genesis, The Past and The Current Situation of Life Expectancy in Africa
Chapter 2: Life Expectancy, Health, Geo-Patial Analytics and War/Conflict Theories
Chapter 3: Methodology and Models Specification of Spatio-Temporal and Spatial Regression Analyses
Chapter 4: Spatio- Temporal Analysis of Life Expectancy and Conflict-cum-War in Africa
Chapter 5: Epilogue: Conclusion, Policy Recommendations and Implications
Appendix I: Spatio-Temporal Analysis Data Output
Appendix II: Some Selected Development Indicators and Data from World Bank, IMF, and Barrow & Lee, from 1960 to 2015
This book is a must read for public health professionals, public policy makers and a great resource for students of public administration.
— Onyumbe B. Lukongo, Southern University and A&M College
In its five well-researched chapters — coupled with copious references as well as a very useful subject index, an expert’s foreword, and a preface — this book deals with several aspects of life expectancy in Africa and, indeed, ways to improve public health policy on the continent. It is a timely publication that will certainly stand the test of time and, in the end, benefit a wide spectrum of researchers, students and the general reader. I recommend the book without any reservation.
— A.B. Assensoh, University of Oregon
Augustine Adu Frimpong presents a penetrating and far reaching analysis of the disruptive effects of war on health and the quality of life of Africans. His work would make a sobering read for Africa's political leaders and policy-makers alike.
— Kingsley Esedo, Southern University and A&M College