| Chinese Migrants and Africa's Development: New Imperialists or Agents of Change? Contributor(s): Lampert, Doctor Ben (Author), Tan-Mullins, Doctor May (Author), Chang, Daphne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1780329172 ISBN-13: 9781780329178 Publisher: Zed Books OUR PRICE: $109.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - Political Science | Labor & Industrial Relations - Social Science | Emigration & Immigration |
| Dewey: 325.2 |
| LCCN: 2014453412 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.45" W x 8.84" (0.78 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: China's recent stepping up of relations with Africa is one of the most significant developments on the African continent for decades. For some it promises an end to Africa's dependent aid relationships, as the Chinese bring expertise, technology and a stronger business focus. But for others it is no more than a new form of imperialism. This book is the first to systematically study the motivations, relationships and impact of this migration. It focuses not just on the Chinese migrants but also on the perceptions of, and linkages to, their African 'hosts'. By studying this everyday interaction we get a much richer picture of whether this is South-South cooperation, as political leaders would have us believe, or a more complex relationship that can both compromise and encourage African development. |
