The Scramble for African Oil - Oppression, Corruption and War for Control of Africa's Natural Resources (Hardcover)

This is a history of the abuses suffered by Africa through colonial, imperial and capitalistic scrambles for oil that have plagued the continent for centuries. France, the US, Portugal, Spain and other western nations have continually plundered Africa's resources, leading to political corruption and the annihilation of democracy that continues to this day. Extraordinary stories reach far into the depths of domination and control. Neo-colonialism in Gabon, Yankee Landlords of Cabinda and the World Bank in Chad are explored, as is the growth of kleptocracy, the rise of multinational corporations and the legacy of slavery. Concluding with evidence of how Africans have refused to remain passive in the face of such developments, forming movements to challenge this new attempt at domination, this book challenges our understanding of Africa, raising questions about the consequences of our reliance on foreign resources.

General

Imprint:	Pluto Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Douglas A. Yates
Dimensions:	215 x 135 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Library binding
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-7453-3046-4
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Energy industries & utilities > Petroleum & oil industries Promotions
LSN:	0-7453-3046-0
Barcode:	9780745330464

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