France's Relationship with Subsaharan Africa [Hardcover]

Anton Andereggen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0275947564 | ISBN-13: 978-0275947569 | Publication Date: January 30, 1994

France granted independence to its former colonies in West and Central Africa in the early 1960s. Nevertheless, thanks to a network of formal and informal agreements with these countries, France continues to wield considerable power and influence over them politically, economically, socially, and culturally. Through the various successive governments of the French Fifth Republic, the African policy of France has been exceptionally constant and stable. This study analyzes how the persistent situation of dominance/dependency and the continuity in foreign policy developed. Important changes that have developed recently in the relationship are analyzed, and suggestions for the future are given.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“...contains useful references to recent French works....will be a valuable addition for libraries' African and European collections.”–The International Journal of African Historical Studies

“...a timely and informative contribution to our understanding of the multidimensional complex and evolving relationship between France and francophone Africa.”–African Studies Review

“This book is devoted to the analysis of this relationship and some of the recent changes that have occured”–Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and Enviroment

About the Author

ANTON ANDEREGGEN is Professor of French at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Praeger Publishers (January 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0275947564
• ISBN-13: 978-0275947569
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,225,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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