Editor/Author
Alden, Chris
Publication Year: 2009
Publisher: Zed Books
Single-User Purchase Price:
$95.00
Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$142.50
ISBN: 978-1-84277-864-7
Category: Social Sciences - Political science
Image Count:
6
Book Status: Available
Nowhere in the world is Chinaâs rapid rise to power more evident than in Africa. From multi-billion dollar investments in oil and minerals to the influx of thousands of merchants, labourers and cheap consumer goods, Chinaâs economic and political reach is redefining Africaâs traditional ties with the international community. This book investigates the emerging relationship between China and Africa to determine whether this engagement will be that of a development partner, economic competitor or new hegemon. Alden argues that in order to understand Chinese involvement on the continent, we need to recognize the range of economic, diplomatic and security rationales behind Beijingâs Africa policy as well as the response of African elites to Chinaâs entreaties. Only then can the new challenges and opportunities for Africa and the West be accurately assessed.