This book examines how the interplay between globalization and the
assertion of local identities is reshaping the political landscape
of Africa. While defending their values against external forces,
people simultaneously - and paradoxically - use the
interconnectivity of global networks to maximize their particular
interests. Focusing on the relation between national identity and
state formation, the authors explore the far-reaching consequences
of these contradictory dynamics. Although Africa shares many common
trends with other parts of the world, it also displays distinctive
features. A region characterized by the increased mobility of
people, goods and ideas challenges some conventional assumptions of
statecraft and also highlights the advantages of federalism - not
merely as a constitutional option, but as a pragmatic device for
managing diversity and holding fragile states together. The book
further explores emerging types of state formation in the same
political space, as exemplified by the combination of elements of a
kingdom, an independent state and a national power base in the
province of KwaZulu-Natal and the careful crafting of an
alternative state within a state by the Solidarity Movement in
South Africa. Informed by examples and case studies drawn from
different parts of Africa, this book will be of great interest to
students and scholars of Africa, politics, sociology, media studies
and the social sciences more generally.
General
Imprint: |
Polity Press
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
2021 |
Authors: |
Castells
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5095-4561-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
1-5095-4561-1 |
Barcode: |
9781509545612 |
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