In this book, Kwame Gyekye examines postcolonial African experience from a viewpoint receptive to aspects of both traditional African cultures and Western political and moral theory. African people, in their attempt to evolve ways of life compatible with an increasingly globaliz…
"In this sophisticated yet accessible analysis of the open economies of Sub-Saharan Africa, Jean-Paul Azam analyzes international trade, exchange rate issues, and longer-term growth, taking due account of the distinctive features of African economies. In particular, he examines …
"Freedom's Distant Shores examines the relations between U.S. Protestants and Africa since the end of colonial rule. It draws attention to shifting ecclesiastical and sociopolitical priorities, especially the decreased momentum of social justice advocacy and the growing missiona…
"Since earliest human history, peoples around the globe have pondered their origins: Where do we come from? How did the world begin? In grappling with these fundamental questions, we developed a myriad of theories concerning our beginnings. "Every community in the world," accord…
"Frederick Cooper's latest book on the history of decolonization and independence in Africa initiates a new textbook series: New Approaches to African History. His book will help readers understand the historical processes which have shaped Africa's current position in the world…
This title explains why African countries have remained mired in a disastrous economic crisis since the late 1970s. It shows that dynamics internal to African state structures, rather than external pressures, largely explain this failure.
