A New Narrative for Africa: Voice and Agency

ISBN-13: 9780367228637 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 200 str.

Abiodun Alao

Opis

This book examines the perception of Africa in the global system, tracing Africa’s transition from a "problem" to be solved into an agent with a rising voice in the world.

Spis treści

Preface. Introduction: “It is called Africa, but some also call it home”. 1. Background of the Africa as a “Problem” Narrative  2. Factors and Issues in the Transformation to "Agency"  3. African Economies  4. African Politics, Peace, and Security  5. Writing and Re-Writing Africa: The Arts, Sports, and Information Technology  6. Religion and Social Transformation in Africa  7. Global Responses to Africa's New Narrative. Conclusion: “problem”, “voice” and “agency”: the past in the present and the present in the future of Africa

O autorze

Abiodun Alao is Professor of African Studies at King’s College London, UK.