Perry, Alex

The Rift

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ISBN 13:
9781780226859
author:
Perry, Alex
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
19.8 x 13.1 x 3.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.08

Description

The Rift: A New Africa Breaks Free by Alex Perry A devastating war crime in Somalia in 2011 sets the stage for a powerful exploration of Africa's emergence as an economic and political titan. Over the course of a decade, author Alex Perry travelled the continent, meeting with entrepreneurs, politicians, and others to uncover the complex forces shaping this rapidly changing landscape. As Africa asserts its independence from centuries of oppression, it must confront the remnants of colonialism and the false prophets who seek to hold it back. This is a story of self-assertion, of a resurgent continent that is unlocking new opportunities in science, trade, and culture. Through Perry's lens, the Great Rift Valley becomes a powerful metaphor for Africa's journey towards freedom and prosperity.

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