The Betrayal of Africa

In the wealthy West, it's assumed that Africa is the problem and we are the solution. This timely book argues the opposite. Though couched in benevolent terms, Western policies in fact have for decades helped fuel the continent's devastating decline. Every year, far more of Africa's riches flow out to the rich world than we plough into Africa. In this systematic process of exploitation, explains author Gerald Caplan, first-world leaders work in happy harmony with African despots to wreak havoc on their nations and peoples. The Betrayal of Africa explains its historical background, the contemporary situation, and how a conflation of elements -- China's bold new presence in Africa, an active and angry civil society demanding government reform, and fresh leadership -- is creating the possibility for positive change. Using simple, lucid language, the book helps Western readers understand what they can do to remedy a complex, increasingly dire situation that affects us all.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Published: 03/01/2008
ISBN: 9780888998255
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 7.00h x 5.09w x 0.35d

Review Citations: Booklist 05/15/2008 pg. 38
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 464 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 464 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 126856 / Betrayal of Africa
Reading Level: 11 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 6