How Colonialism Preempted Modernity in Africa

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How Colonialism Preempted Modernity in Africa

Name: How Colonialism Preempted Modernity in Africa
ISBN: 9780253353740

Olufemi Taiwo

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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, Olufemi Taiwo 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.

Taiwo looks closely at modern institutions 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.

Категорії:

History - African History

Рік:

2009

Видавництво:

Indiana University Press

Мова:

english

Сторінки:

368

ISBN 10:

0253353742