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Africa in Chaos

By: George B.N. Ayittey

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In a follow-up to his ground-breaking Africa Betrayed , George Ayittey takes up the plight of Africa at the end of the twentieth century. As he sees countries like Nigeria go over the edge of economic and social disaster, Ayittey uses his formidable powers of analysis to look at the political economy of Africa, the incursion of foreign powers and the relationship of Africa to the world market. He contrasts the indigenous systems of government that existed in Africa before the arrival of Europeans with the colonial and postcolonial systems that were forced on the country and the effect these systems have had on Africa's inability to move forward. Ayittey's view is dark and, as always, his stinging conclusions will infuriate some and invigorate others. Certain to create controversy, Africa in Chaos is a must-read for fans of Ayittey's earlier work as well as anyone interested in the world economic scene today.

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Palgrave Macmillan

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0312217870

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9780312217877

Indigenous African Institutions

2nd Edition

By: George Ayittey

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Indigenous African Institutions

2nd Edition

By: George Ayittey

George Ayittey’s Indigenous African Institutions presents a detailed and convincing picture of pre-colonial and post-colonial Africa - its cultures, traditions, and indigenous institutions, including participatory democracy.

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BRILL

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904744003X

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9789047440031

Indigenous African Institutions

2nd Edition

By: George Ayittey

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2nd Edition

By: George Ayittey

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Defeating Dictators

Fighting Tyranny in Africa and Around the World

By: George B. N. Ayittey

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Defeating Dictators

Fighting Tyranny in Africa and Around the World

By: George B. N. Ayittey

Despite billions of dollars of aid and the best efforts of the international community to improve economies and bolster democracy across Africa, violent dictatorships persist. As a result, millions have died, economies are in shambles, and whole states are on the brink of collapse. Political observers and policymakers are starting to believe that economic aid is not the key to saving Africa. So what does the continent need to do to throw off the shackles of militant rule? African policy expert George Ayittey argues that before Africa can prosper, she must be free. Taking a hard look at the fight against dictatorships around the world, from Ukraine's orange revolution in 2004 to Iran's Green Revolution last year, he examines what strategies worked in the struggle to establish democracy through revolution. Ayittey also offers strategies for the West to help Africa in her quest for freedom, including smarter sanctions and establishing fellowships for African students.

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Macmillan + ORM

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0230341098

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9780230341098

Defeating Dictators

Fighting Tyranny in Africa and Around the World

By: George B. N. Ayittey

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Fighting Tyranny in Africa and Around the World

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Decolonising Higher Education in the Era of Globalisation and Internationalisation

By: Kehdinga George Fomunyam

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Decolonising Higher Education in the Era of Globalisation and Internationalisation

By: Kehdinga George Fomunyam

Conceived within a context of transdisciplinarity and pluriversalism, and in rigorous response to the Eurocentric, globalising and nationalising structures of power that undergird and inhabit contemporary praxis in higher education – especially in African higher education – this collection of essays brings to the on-going discourse on decolonisation fresh, rich, probing and multilayered perspectives that should accelerate the process of decolonisation, not only in higher education in Africa, but also in the global imaginary. A remarkable, courageous and potentially revolutionary achievement, this book deserves a special place on curricula throughout the world of higher education.

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UJ Press

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1928424279

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Africa in Chaos

By: George B. N. Ayittey

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Africa in Chaos

By: George B. N. Ayittey

In a follow-up to his ground-breaking Africa Betrayed, George Ayittey takes up the plight of Africa at the end of the twentieth century. As he sees countries such as Nigeria edge toward the brink of economic and social disaster, Ayittey uses his formidable powers of analysis to look at the political economy of Africa, the incursion of foreign powers, and the relationship of Africa to the world market. He contrasts the indigenous systems of government that existed in Africa before the arrival of Europeans with the colonial and post-colonial systems that were forced on the country and analyzes the effect these systems have had on Africa's inability to move forward. Ayittey's view is dark and, as always, his stinging conclusions will infuriate some and invigorate others.

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Palgrave MacMillan

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0312164009

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9780312164003

Enough to Be Shared: a Purpose-Driven Name

A Vivid Life Story Application of George Appiah-Sokye

By: Dr. George Appiah-Sokye

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Enough to Be Shared: a Purpose-Driven Name

A Vivid Life Story Application of George Appiah-Sokye

By: Dr. George Appiah-Sokye

Do names have meaning? Is there a relationship between the meaning of a name and the purpose of one's life? Can the name of a person tell his or her life story? Can the experiences of a person present useful life lessons? Most names of African origin have meaning. A lot of people name their children after good people so that the children will turn out to be good citizens. Several biographies and autobiographies have been written; but in this book the author seeks to draw an association between the meaning of his name and the purpose of his life, using his lived experiences-both negative and positive to present useful lessons to people, especially, the younger generation. The author views life as a journey, involving experiences that are not captured by resumes and profiles of people. In 30 Chapters, the author tells his life story from both Africa and the United States of America to present useful lessons to be explored to improve human life. In this book-Enough to be Shared: A Purpose-Driven Name-A Vivid Life Story Aplication of George Appiah-Sokye; the author responds to requests for mentorship from both current and prospective accounting students in particular; as well as, the younger generation and Africans in the Diaspora in general. It is hoped the reader will find the contents of this book very useful.

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1665526203

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The Eastons: Five Generations of Human Rights Activism, 1748-1935

By: George R. Price

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The Eastons: Five Generations of Human Rights Activism, 1748-1935

By: George R. Price

This is a non-fiction, biographical book about some of my direct ancestors and their relatives who stood up for justice and equality and against racism and oppression, between the years of 1748 and 1935. The topics include: Indigenous land rights struggles; the original spirit and egalitarian goals of the American Revolution (before that movement was co-opted and sabotaged by the plantation aristocrats and capitalists); the anti-slavery movement; race theory and racial identities; and the ever-present American anti-racism and equality movements. Most of the action in these stories took place in southeastern Massachusetts, our Wampanoag homelands, but also in other New England locations, and in Texas, New Orleans, and California. Many of these complex-identity people of color were abolitionists, before the Civil War.

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George Price

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057869588X

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The Power in the Writer

Collected Essays on Culture, Democracy & Development in Africa

By: George Ngwane

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The Power in the Writer

Collected Essays on Culture, Democracy & Development in Africa

By: George Ngwane

The book examines the creative industries of Cameroon and Africa and makes bold the cultural triumphant assertion that Africa is home to some of the most diverse cultural patrimony and the most versatile creative professionals. It also discusses indigenous development models and questions the rationale for Eurocentric democratic paradigms which have partly contributed to the demise of a concrete democratic development entitlement in most African countries. Ngwane weaves both the cultural and political strands into a search for a homegrown development web which he calls 'glocalisation'. Ngwane's essays, most of which have animated debate and discourse in national newspapers, online blogs and International journals are lucid in their arguments, poignant in their ideological focus, rich in their non-fiction craftsmanship and urgent in their message delivery. The essays will make good reading for students of Africa studies, Development studies, Politics and Culture.

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African Books Collective

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9956558370

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9789956558377

Re-Imagined Universities and Global Citizen Professionals

International Education, Cosmopolitan Pedagogies and Global Friendships

By: Shanti George

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Re-Imagined Universities and Global Citizen Professionals

International Education, Cosmopolitan Pedagogies and Global Friendships

By: Shanti George

Universities are increasingly criticised for their limited relevance to a globalized and unequal world. Drawing on research from over 27 countries, this book outlines new directions for universities and the need to rethink the education that they provide based on the experiences of schools of international development studies.

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Springer

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1137358955

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Africa Betrayed

By: George B.N. Ayittey

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Africa Betrayed

By: George B.N. Ayittey

...Ayittey's bitter reading is an appropriate first therapy to the malaise American policies have helped to breed. ' Wall Street Journal 'Ayittey is unpredictable - and provocative. I was prepared to hate Africa Betrayed, but found myself engrossed.' Village Voice Africans are angry. Thirty years of independence have brought nothing but economic misery, famine, senseless civil wars, wanton destruction, flagrant violations of human rights, and brutal repression. At independence from colonial rule, Africans had hoped for liberty, prosperity, and a new beginning. They have been cruelly disappointed. Ayittey writes devastatingly on the horrors of black neocolonialism, arguing that it is just not good enough for commentators always to blame external factors for Africa's misery. Ayittey sees a second liberation struggle building up throughout the continent - one that will sweep away the kleptocracy and rediscover the African traditions that have endured throughout the horrors of both white colonialism and black neocolonialism.

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Palgrave Macmillan

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0312104006

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9780312104009

Africa Unchained

The Blueprint for Africa's Future

By: George B. N. Ayittey

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Africa Unchained

The Blueprint for Africa's Future

By: George B. N. Ayittey

Arguing that a lack of economic freedom is preventing Africans from being able to prosper in the twenty-first century, an analysis of the consequences of war and the oppressive practices of today's indigenous leaders proposes a program of development that will enable the continent to modernize and benefit from free trade and free market traditions. By the author of Africa Betrayed. 10,000 first printing.

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Africa in Chaos

Africa in Chaos

Indigenous African Institutions

Indigenous African Institutions

Indigenous African Institutions

Indigenous African Institutions

Defeating Dictators

Defeating Dictators

Defeating Dictators

Defeating Dictators

Decolonising Higher Education in the Era of Globalisation and Internationalisation

Decolonising Higher Education in the Era of Globalisation and Internationalisation

Africa in Chaos

Africa in Chaos

Enough to Be Shared: a Purpose-Driven Name

Enough to Be Shared: a Purpose-Driven Name

The Eastons: Five Generations of Human Rights Activism, 1748-1935

The Eastons: Five Generations of Human Rights Activism, 1748-1935

The Power in the Writer

The Power in the Writer

Re-Imagined Universities and Global Citizen Professionals

Re-Imagined Universities and Global Citizen Professionals

Africa Betrayed

Africa Betrayed

Africa Unchained

Africa Unchained

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