Chinese migrants and African development : new imperialists or agents of change? / / Giles Mohan [and three others]

• Pubblicazione: London, England : , : Zed Books, , 2014; ©2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (192 p.)
• Disciplina: 330.96
• Soggetto geografico: Africa Economic conditions; Africa Foreign economic relations China; China Foreign economic relations Africa
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Persona (resp. second.): MohanGiles
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Sommario/riassunto: China's recent stepping up of relations with Africa is one of the most significant developments on the African continent for decades. For some it promises an end to Africa's dependent aid relationships, as the Chinese bring expertise, technology and a stronger business focus. But for others it is no more than a new form of imperialism. This book is the first to systematically study the motivations, relationships and impact of this migration. It focuses not just on the Chinese migrants but also on the perceptions of, and linkages to, their African 'hosts'. By studying this everyday interaction
• Titolo autorizzato: Chinese migrants and African development
• ISBN: 1-78032-918-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910464202203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II