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1 online resource |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part I: Conceptual discourse -- Introduction: the challenges of globalization in Africa / Usman A. Tar -- Globalization: a conceptual analysis / Etham B. Mijah -- Part II: Development and governance -- How globalization underdeveloped Africa / Lucky Imade -- Africa and the globalization of high-tech capitalism / Moses E.U. Tedheke -- The global financial crisis and its impact on Africa / Malami Muhammad Maishanu -- Globalization, neoliberal governability, and agrarian transformation in Africa / Dauda Abubakar -- Globalization, neoliberalism, and higher education in Africa / Nickanor Amwata Owuor -- Globalization and foreign relations in Eastern Africa / Macharia Munene -- Globalization and multinational corporations in Africa / Charles Pen Onwurah and Hezekiah Abalaka Usman -- Globalization, gender, and rural livelihood: a study of Kilba women in Adamawa State, Nigeria / Nachana'a Alahira David -- Part III: Peace and security -- Globalization and Africa's security challenges for the twenty-first century / Kursim Leonard-Fwa -- Globalization and transnational terrorism: linkage between global terrorist organizations / Muritala Babatunde Hassan and Jamilu Ibrahim Mukhtar -- Globalization and new waves of terrorism in Africa / Jonathan Sule Maiangwa -- Globalization and "small wars" in Africa: the case of Niger Delta, Nigeria / Chukwuma Osakwe, Otoabasi Akpan, and Ubong Essien Umoh -- Globalization of violence: terrorism and its impact on (inter)national security / Omon Merry Osiki -- Globalization and political Islam: the rise of Islamist movement in North Africa / Tukur Abdulkadir -- Globalization, conflict, and peacebuilding in Africa / Usman A. Tar and Mala Mustapha -- Part IV: Environment and sustainability -- Globalization, ecology, and land degradation in Africa / Taiye Oluwafemi Adewuyi -- Globalization and climate change in Africa: the challenges of double exposure? / Sharkdam Wapmuk and Usman A. Tar -- Part V: Conclusion -- Conclusion: the prospects of globalization in Africa / Usman A Tar. |
| Summary |
This book critically examines the impact of globalization on development, security, and the environment in Africa. It assesses multiple fronts of crises unleashed by globalization: development and governance, peace and security, and environment and sustainability. This edited volume also identifies and discusses the challenges and opportunities that globalization poses to African states and societies. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Globalization -- Economic aspects -- Africa.
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Security, International -- Africa.
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Globalization -- Environmental aspects -- Africa.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- General. |
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Globalization -- Economic aspects. |
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Globalization -- Environmental aspects. |
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Security, International. |
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Africa. |
| Added Author |
Tar, Usman A., editor, author.
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Mijah, Etham, editor, author.
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Tedheke, Moses E. U., editor, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Globalization in Africa. Lanham : Lexington Books, 2016 9780739196380 (DLC) 2016039570 |
| ISBN |
9780739196397 (electronic) |
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0739196391 |
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9780739196380 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
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0739196383 |
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