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How Colonialism Preempted Modernity in Africa

How Colonialism Preempted Modernity in Africa

Taiwo, Olufemi

Paperback

PhilosophyGeneral Political ScienceImmigration & Refugees

ISBN10: 0253221307
ISBN13: 9780253221308
Publisher: Indiana University Press (Ips)
Published: Jan 1 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.20
Language: English

Why hasn't Africa been able to respond to the challenges of modernity and globalization? Going against the conventional wisdom that colonialism brought modernity to Africa, Olúfémi Táíwò claims that Africa was already becoming modern and that colonialism was an unfinished project. Africans aspired to liberal democracy and the rule of law, but colonial officials aborted those efforts when they established indirect rule in the service of the European powers. Táíwò looks closely at modern institutions, such as church missionary societies, to recognize African agency and the impulse toward progress. He insists that Africa can get back on track and advocates a renewed engagement with modernity. Immigration, capitalism, democracy, and globalization, if done right this time, can be tools that shape a positive future for Africa.

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