African Decolonization (Contemporary History Series) [Paperback]

Henry S. Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 1994 | Series: Contemporary History Series

This study assesses the extent to which African decolonization resulted from deliberate imperial policy, from the pressures of African nationalism, or from an international situation transformed by superpower rivalries. It analyzes what powers were transferred and to whom they were given. Pan-Africanism is seen not only in its own right but as indicating the transformation of expectations when the new rulers, who had endorsed its geopolitical logic before taking power, settled into the routines of government.

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"Edward Arnold's "Contemporary History" series now joins Longman's "Post War World" series in offering. principally to students, scholarly but succinct and readable texts on the recent past."--English Historical Review

About the Author

Henry S. Wilson, Senior Lecturer in History, University of York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 234 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers (November 3, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340559292
• ISBN-13: 978-0340559291
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,161,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Introductory Read, October 23, 2002

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This review is from: African Decolonization (Contemporary History Series) (Paperback)

I teach European history as well as African history, and I can recommend this book to anyone teaching a course about Decolonization, either in a class on modern Europe or in a class about modern Africa, whether you are teaching history, political science, or any related subject. It is an excellent overview of events and provides a good framework and context for additional reading. If you have not taught African decolonization before you will find this a valuable resource. If you are not teaching and have a general interest in the subject, this is also a good introduction. However, if you are teaching, or have a deeper interest in the subject, you will have to do additional reading, because this book is only good as an introduction to the topic. You are not going to find any in-depth discussions about anything: culture, society, political actors, etc. Obviously that is not the book's purpose, so I really shouldn't criticize it on those grounds. It is clear, straightforward and to-the-point and might be a good book to assign for students as well. Especially since it is short, but covers so much information.
Professors who have been teaching these subjects for years, however, will not get a lot out of this book, I imagine, since it is a basic overview. I urge beginning teachers like myself to buy it, however.