Description: Rise of Africa's Middle Class : Myths, Realities and Critical Engagements, Paperback by Melber, Henning (EDT), ISBN 1783607130, ISBN-13 9781783607136, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Across Africa the narrative of 'Africa rising' has taken root in a burgeoning middle class. Ambitious and increasingly affluent, this group symbolizes the values and hopes of the new Africa, and they are regarded as important agents of both economic development and democratic change. This narrative, however, obscures the complex and often ambiguous role that this group actually plays in African societies. The Rise of Africa's Middle Class brings together a diverse range of economists, political scientists, and development experts to provide a much needed corrective, overturning the received wisdom within development circles and providing a fresh new perspective on social transformations in contemporary Africa. Featuring a wide array of case studies from across sub-Saharan Africa and covering highly topical issues, including black middle-class support for the ANC in South Africa and anti-government activism in Nigeria, this collection of essays is a timely, on-the-ground look at the realities behind the idea of Africa rising.
Price: 51.33 USD
Location: Jessup, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-16T22:13:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Book Title: Rise of Africa's Middle Class : Myths, Realities and Critical Eng
Number of Pages: 232 Pages
Publication Name: Rise of Africa's Middle Class : Myths, Realities and Critical Engagements
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2016
Subject: Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Development / General
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 11.7 Oz
Item Length: 9.2 in
Subject Area: Social Science, Business & Economics
Author: Henning Melber
Item Width: 6.1 in
Series: Africa Now Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
