African Independence - How Africa Shapes the World (Hardcover)

African Independence highlights the important role Africa has played in recent history and the significant role it will continue to play in the future of America and the globe. In a world where much of the power and wealth remains concentrated in the hands of a very few people, this book looks at how the history of African independence has touched all people-from refugees to heads of state. Author Tukufu Zuberi weaves exclusive interview excerpts and stories from many Africans he has met with old newsreels, current news and reports, and research into a larger narrative that takes readers through key events in African history and shows their importance today. The book provides context for understanding connections between events in Africa and the world, such as Nigeria's Boko Haram acts of war against the citizens of Nigeria and neighboring states, China's rise as the main superpower with the largest financial connections to the African continent, and the so-called war against terrorism. Zuberi is also the director of the documentary African Independence, which has won awards including Best Director and Best Documentary at the San Diego Black Film Festival, Best Director at The People's Film Festival, Best African Film at the San Diego Black Film Festival, and more. Both alone and together, the book and film offer a deeper understanding of Africa's central role in world affairs.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2015
First published:	March 2014
Authors:	Tukufu Zuberi
Dimensions:	236 x 158 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - With dust jacket
Pages:	210
ISBN-13:	978-1-4422-1641-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > Political geography Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Books > History > African history > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Promotions
LSN:	1-4422-1641-7
Barcode:	9781442216419

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