Frederick Cooper
Decolonization and African Society
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521566001
- author:
- Frederick Cooper
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 700
- Genre:
- Economics Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Decolonization and African Society: The Labor Question in French and British Africa by Frederick Cooper This authoritative volume challenges traditional views of 'imperial' and 'African' history, offering a comparative study of colonial policy towards African labor forces from the 1930s to the late 1950s. Professor Cooper examines how European officials perceived the African worker and how African trade union and political leaders used new language to claim equality and power. As European powers departed Africa, they were forced to confront the limitations of their attempts to reshape society. This book explores how colonial policies affected the ways in which Africans could reorganize their societies after independence. By analyzing archival sources in French and English, Cooper provides a nuanced understanding of this critical period in African history. Through its detailed analysis, this book sheds new light on the complex relationships between colonial powers and African labor forces, revealing the complexities of decolonization and its impact on African society.
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