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How Colonialism Preempted Modernity in Africa

Olfmi Tw

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  • 368 sidor
  • 2010
Why hasn't Africa been able to respond to the challenges of modernity and globalization? Going against the conventional wisdom that colonialism brought modernity to Africa, Olfmi Tw claims that Africa was already becoming modern and that colonialism was an unfinished project. Africans aspired to liberal democracy and the rule of law, but colonial officials aborted those efforts when they established indirect rule in the service of the European powers. Tw looks closely at modern institutions, such as church missionary societies, to recognize African agency and the impulse toward progress. He insists that Africa can get back on track and advocates a renewed engagement with modernity. Immigration, capitalism, democracy, and globalization, if done right this time, can be tools that shape a positive future for Africa.
  • Författare: Olfmi Tw
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9780253221308
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 368
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2010-01-11
  • Förlag: Indiana University Press