Black Africa 1945-1980: Economic Decolonization and Arrested Development

by David K. Fieldhouse

In what ways did economic considerations affect the decision by Britain and France to make their Black African colonies independent? Why were early expectations that independence would lead to rapid and sustained economic development in Africa for the most part disappointed? This title, originally published in 1986, seeks to tackle these two important and strongly debated issues.

The main aim and value of the book is to take a broad view...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415846277
• ISBN13: 9780415846271
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"