Overview
- Analyzes the impact of emerging powers in Africa
- Compares the role played by these states to that of the BRICs and former colonial powers
- Develops a theoretical framework for interpreting the actions of emerging powers in Africa
Part of the book series: International Political Economy Series (IPES)
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This empirically and theoretically grounded book provides insights into the ascendance of powers such as Turkey, South Korea and Indonesia and their relationship with Africa. Leading scholars present case studies from the BRICS and beyond to demonstrate the constantly evolving and complex character of these ties and their place in the global capitalist order. They also offer new theoretical insights, as well as theorisation of the spatio-temporal dynamics involved in processes of accumulation within the African space. Their contention is that, despite their supposed anti-imperialism, these emerging powers have become agents for continued uneven development. This innovative edited collection will appeal to students and scholars of international relations, political science, development studies, area studies, geography and economics.
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Theoretical Directions and New Geographies: Space, Time and Accumulation
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The BRICS in Africa
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Back Matter
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Justin van der Merwe is Senior Researcher at the Centre for Military Studies of the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Alexandra Arkhangelskaya is Researcher at the Centre for Southern African Studies of the Institute for African Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia. She is also Leading Researcher at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia.
Ian Taylor is Professor in International Relations and African Political Economy at the University of St Andrews, UK, and also Chair Professor in the School of International Studies, Renmin University of China. He is Professor Extraordinary in Political Science at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Alexandra Arkhangelskaya is Researcher at the Centre for Southern African Studies of the Institute for African Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia. She is also Leading Researcher at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia.
Ian Taylor is Professor in International Relations and African Political Economy at the University of St Andrews, UK, and also Chair Professor in the School of International Studies, Renmin University of China. He is Professor Extraordinary in Political Science at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Emerging Powers in Africa
Book Subtitle: A New Wave in the Relationship?
Editors: Justin van der Merwe, Ian Taylor, Alexandra Arkhangelskaya
Series Title: International Political Economy Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40736-4
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-40735-7Published: 15 December 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-82168-9Published: 04 July 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-40736-4Published: 09 December 2016
Series ISSN: 2662-2483
Series E-ISSN: 2662-2491
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXI, 268
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 9 illustrations in colour
Topics: International Political Economy, African Politics, Development Economics, Regional Development, Globalization