China's New Role in Africa and the South: A Search for a New Perspective, 2008

Description: China's New Role in Africa and the South: A Search for a New Perspective edited by Dorothy-Grace Guerrero and Firoze Manji; Fahamu- Networks for Social Justice; 2008 Softcover book with no DJ. Like new. Binding tight. Mild scuffing of back spine area and subtle bending of lower cover corners, but no other edge wear. Inside, no markings. Pages crisp and clean. 6" x 9"; 258 pages China's global expansion is much talked about, but usually from the viewpoint of the West. This unique collection of essays written by scholars and activists from China and the global South provides diverse views on the challenges faced by Africa, Latin America, and Asia as a result of China's rise as a significant world economic power. Chinese aid, trade, and investmentsdriven by the needs of its own economypresent both threats and opportunities for the South, requiring a nuanced analysis that goes beyond simplistic caricatures of "good" and "evil." This book provides a fresh perspective that focuses on the economic, social, and environmental impact of China's expansion. It represents the first attempt to establish a dialogue between civil society in China and the global South. Contributors include Walden Bello, Luk Tak Chuen, Shalmali Guttal, Yu Xiaogang, Ding Pin, Xu Weizhong, Dot Keet, Barry Sautman, Yan Hairong, Lucy Corkin, Ali Askouri, Yuza Maw Htoon, Khin Zaw Win, Alexandre de Freitas Barbosa, Fu Tao, and Peter Bosshard.

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Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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