new imperialists or agents of change? Mohan, Giles 1966- text bibliography enk London Zed Books 2014 monographic eng

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185 p. ; 23 cm. 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 we get a much richer picture of whether this is South-South cooperation, as the political leaders would have us believe, or a more complex relationship that can both compromise and encourage African development. Giles Mohan ... [et al.]. Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-178) and index. f------ a-cc--- Foreign workers, Chinese Africa Africa Economic conditions Africa Foreign economic relations China China Foreign economic relations Africa HD8778.5.C5 C45 2014 331.63951096 9781780329178 1780329172 9781780329161 1780329164 2014453412 YDXCP 141002 20260413130347.0 18323768 eng