1st Edition
by Rajen Harshé (Author)
Africa finds itself at the centre
stage of world politics in the twenty-first century. To truly determine
its rising influence and role in world affairs would mean unravelling
the politics of imperialism, the Cold War and globalisation.
Going beyond Euro-American perspectives, this book presents a comprehensive study of Africa and its role in world politics.
Africa in World Affairs:
• Closely examines the transition of Africa in its colonial and post-colonial phases;
• Explores the intellectual history of modern Africa through liberation struggles, social movements, leaders and thinkers;
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Investigates the continent’s relationships with former colonial powers
such as Britain, France and Portugal; untangles complexities of French
neo-colonialism and sheds light on the role of the superpower, such as
the USA and major and rising powers like China and India;
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Highlights complex and wide-ranging diversities of the region, and the
ways in which it continues to negotiate with issues of modernity, racism
and globalisation.
A core text on Africa and the world, this
book will be indispensable for students of African studies, politics and
international relations, and history. It will also be a must-read for
policymakers, diplomats and government think tanks.
