The Rise Of Africa's Middle Class brings together a diverse range of economists, political scientists, and development experts to provide a much needed corrective, overturning the received wisdom within development circles and providing a fresh new perspective on social transformations in contemporary Africa. Featuring a wide array of case studies from across sub-Saharan Africa and covering highly topical issues, including black middle-class support for the ANC in South Africa and anti-government activism in Nigeria, this collection of essays is a timely, on-the-ground look at the realities behind the idea of Africa rising.
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The Rise Of Africa's Middle Class brings together a diverse range of economists, political scientists, and development experts to provide a much needed corrective, overturning the received wisdom within development circles and providing a fresh new perspective on social transformations in contemporary Africa. Featuring a wide array of case studies from across sub-Saharan Africa and covering highly topical issues, including black middle-class support for the ANC in South Africa and anti-government activism in Nigeria, this collection of essays is a timely, on-the-ground look at the realities behind the idea of Africa rising.
Imprint | Wits University Press |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Release date | April 2017 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 5 - 10 working days |
Editors | Henning Melber |
Dimensions | 233 x 154 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 219 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-77614-082-4 |
Barcode | 9781776140824 |
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LSN | 1-77614-082-6 |