Local Perspectives on Globalisation The African Case |
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Editor:
| Semboja, Joseph Mwapachu, Juma Volter Jansen, Eduard |
ISBN: | 978-9976-973-89-1 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
Publisher: | Mkuki na Nyota Publishers
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Book Format: | Paperback |
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Book Description:
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These essays review Africa's economic perfomance over the last two decades from a contemporary historical perspective and also the literature. They argue that the problem in East Africa is the lack of integration into a world economy and culture; and simultaneously, the African way of life developing as a hybrid of ideas, values and behaviour which erodes independent/national identities and political and economic life. Coping mechanisms/agents of resistance are under- researched, but...
More DescriptionThese essays review Africa's economic perfomance over the last two decades from a contemporary historical perspective and also the literature. They argue that the problem in East Africa is the lack of integration into a world economy and culture; and simultaneously, the African way of life developing as a hybrid of ideas, values and behaviour which erodes independent/national identities and political and economic life. Coping mechanisms/agents of resistance are under- researched, but will include the national institutions , universities, and the state itself, in promoting the interests of citizens in the globalisation process. The contributors include Professor Luhanga, and Professor Issa Shivji, form the University of Dar es Salaam.