
Africa's Shadow Rise
China and the Mirage of African Economic Development
By: Padraig Carmody, Ricardo Reboredo, Peter Kragelund
Hardcover | 17 September 2020
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Africaâs Shadow Rise however argues that the continentâs apparent economic âriseâ is essentially a mirage, driven by developments elsewhere - most particularly the expansion in China's economy. While many African countries have experienced high rates of growth, much of this growth may prove to be unsustainable, and has contributed to environmental destruction and worsening inequality across the continent. Similarly, new economic relationships have produced new forms of dependency, as African nations increasingly find themselves tied to the fortunes of China and other emerging powers.
Drawing on in-depth fieldwork in southern Africa, Africaâs Shadow Rise reveals how the shifting balance of global power is transforming Africaâs economy and politics, and what this means for the future of development efforts in the region.
Shortlisted for the Business Council for Africa's African Business Book of the Year 2023!
Industry Reviews
'A skilful exploration of the contradiction between euphoric "Africa Rising" narrative and reality of the increased number of Africans who continue to live in poverty. A critical and insightful analysis of China's roles in Africa's development. * Francis Owusu, Iowa State University *
A provocative diagnosis of China's linkages with Africa, raising some profound questions as to the nature and direction of Chinese engagement in Africa. It will make a powerful contribution to the wider debate on Sino-African relations. * Ian Taylor, University of St Andrews *
'This must-read, timely book critically challenges the 'Africa rising' thesis. It charts both change in terms of the China-led commodity boom and diversification of dependency, but also troubling continuity through the lack of structural transformation. * Rory Honer, The University of Manchester *
ISBN: 9781786994783
ISBN-10: 178699478X
Series: Politics and Development in Contemporary Africa
Published: 17th September 2020
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 240
Audience: College, Tertiary and University
Publisher: BLOOMSBURY 3PL
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 14.7 x 22.2 x 2.2
Weight (kg): 0.42
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