Africa since 1940

The Past of the Present

Frederick Cooper (New York University)

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English

Cambridge University Pres
19 December 2002

Regional studies; History; General & world history; African history; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Social groups

Series: New Approaches to African History

Frederick Cooper's latest book on the history of decolonization and independence in Africa initiates a new textbook series: New Approaches to African History. This text will help students understand the historical process out of which Africa's current position in the world has emerged. Bridging the divide between colonial and post-colonial history, it allows readers to see just what political independence did and did not signify and how men and women, peasants and workers, religious leaders and local leaders sought to refashion the way they lived, worked, and interacted with each other.

By: Frederick Cooper (New York University)
Imprint: Cambridge University Pres
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 1
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 375g
ISBN: 9780521776004
ISBN 10: 0521776007
Series: New Approaches to African History
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 19 December 2002
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction: From colonies to third world; 2. Workers, peasants, and the crisis of colonialism; 3. Citizenship, self-government, and development: the possibilities of the post-war moment; 4. Ending empire and imagining the future; Interlude: rhythms of change in the post-war world; 5. Development and disappointment: social and economic change in an unequal world; 6. The late decolonizations: Southern Africa, 1975, 1979, 1994; 7. The recurrent crises of the gatekeeper state; 8. Africa at the century's turn: Rwanda, South Africa, and beyond.

Reviews for Africa since 1940: The Past of the Present

'His writing is clear and based on careful use of data ... there is little doubt that it will become the standard text on the contemporary history of Africa.' Journal of African History 'This is brave stuff ... excellent prompts for getting students to think about the big question.' Journal of Modern African Studies