Problematising the African Renaissance

By Eddy Maloka

These papers address aspects of the contentious intellectual and policy debate about the revival and revitalisation of Africa's political, economic and cultural situation - the so-called African Renaissance. The work considers the ideological antecedents of the concept of the African Renaissance; the African Renaissance as an imperative for survival; and how President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa and the ANC use the notion. The contributors discuss the ethical ramifications of globalisation; whether neo-liberalism can be considered a stable base for the African Renaissance; and the likelihood of genuine progress when there are many indicators that neo-liberalism is unleashing a kind of global apartheid. On this judgement, they draw parallels with the apartheid era in South Africa, and envisage a similar struggle for change. The contributors are five scholars including the Russian, Vladimir Shubin, and the book's editor Eddie Maloka.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0798301376
• ISBN13: 9780798301374
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Africa Inst of South Africa
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 6.3"