The railpolitik : leadership and agency in Sino-African infrastructure development /

This resource uses three case studies of Chinese-financed and constructed rail projects to explore the growing presence of China in Africa and its relationship to African domestic politics. It shows that the success of these projects relies on African political championship, and that they are used t...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Wang, Yuan
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2023.
Zusammenfassung:
This resource uses three case studies of Chinese-financed and constructed rail projects to explore the growing presence of China in Africa and its relationship to African domestic politics. It shows that the success of these projects relies on African political championship, and that they are used to demonstrate rulers' legitimacy.
Umfang:
1 online resource (289 pages)
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2023.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-887305-0
0-19-198387-X
0-19-887304-2
Schlagworte:
Infrastructure (Economics) > Africa.
Railroads > Africa > Economic aspects > History > 21st century.
Investments, Chinese > Africa.
Society.
Social services & welfare, criminology.
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