Monday, Sep. 07, 1992
Time Magazine Contents Page
THE WEEK 14
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COVER: Africa -- A Vast Continent in Free Fall
Amid the chaos of aids, overpopulation, tribal conflict, drought, starvation, bureaucratic mismanagement and political corruption, there are small signs of resiliency and hope
Somalia
Scenes of desperation
Through African-American Eyes
A black reporter recalls the years he spent on the continent he considers his motherland
26
DEFENSE: Designing a Force for the Future
Why not rethink the military and reap a peace dividend?
30
U.S. CAMPAIGN: Making Beautiful Music
What is the secret of Bill and Al's excellent synergy?
35
HUGH SIDEY'S AMERICA: A Visit to Yesterday
Alums of Iowa's Greenfield High bid the place a fond farewell
36
ECONOMY: The Dollar Takes a Dive
The U.S. currency hits its lowest level since World War II
56
PROFILE: Lawrence Eagleburger Steps In
He has the heft, but does he have the vision?
59
SOCIETY: Then We Were 10
Mia Farrow's big brood spotlights multiple-adoption families
62
DYNASTIES: A Royal Pain for the Crown
Fergie topless, Di canoodling: Can the House of Windsor last?
REVIEWS
CINEMA Bob Roberts is a sly musical comedy 65
THEATER Anna Karenina seems better for TV than theater 65
BOOKS Whatever it is, Roget's has a word for it 66
Joseph Mitchell's peerless reportage is collected 68
SHORT TAKES 69
DEPARTMENTS
PUBLISHER'S LETTER 4
LETTERS 6
GRAPEVINE 11
PEOPLE 71
ESSAY 72
COVER: Photograph by Jean-Claude Coutausse -- Contact Press Images
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