Britain, France and the decolonization of Africa : future imperfect? / edited by Andrew W.M. Smith and Chris Jeppesen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jeppesen, Chris., Editor.

Contributor:

Smith, Andrew W. M., 1986- editor.

Jeppesen, Chris, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Decolonization--Africa.

Decolonization.

Africa--Colonization.

Africa.

Africa--Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 242 pages) : illustrations, maps; digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

UCL Press 2017

London, England : UCL Press, 2017.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

Looking at decolonization in the conditional tense, this volume teases out the complex and uncertain ends of British and French empire in Africa during the period of 'late colonial shift' after 1945. Rather than view decolonization as an inevitable process, the contributors together explore the crucial historical moments in which change was negotiated, compromises were made, and debates were staged. Three core themes guide the analysis: development, contingency and entanglement. The chapters consider the ways in which decolonization was governed and moderated by concerns about development and profit. A complementary focus on contingency allows deeper consideration of how colonial powers planned for 'colonial futures', and how divergent voices greeted the end of empire. Thinking about entanglements likewise stresses both the connections that existed between the British and French empires in Africa, and those that endured beyond the formal transfer of power.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CC BY

Description based on e-publication, viewed on April 09, 2019.

Publisher Number:

10.14324/111.9781911307730

Access Restriction:

Open access Unrestricted online access