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University of Washington Asia Research Institute
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Subject: H-ASIA: CFP China in Africa: A Moment of 'Second Imperialism' or
Pressive Partnership, volume of essays
H-ASIA
August 24, 2007
Call for contributors: for forthcoming volume of essays: "China in Africa:
A Moment of 'Second Imperialism' or Progressive Partnership"
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CHINA IN AFRICA: A MOMENT OF "SECOND IMPERIALISM" OR PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP
Publication Date: 2008-03-31
Date Submitted: 2007-08-11
Announcement ID: 157710
One major 20th-century development that continues to shape the political
economy of the world in the 21st century is the emergence of China as a great
political and economic power. China has succeeded in fostering an encompassing
economic and political influence in Africa.
Some on-going Chinese activities in Africa seem to be reflective of aspects of
the erstwhile European imperialism in Africa. China needs Africa's vast raw
materials, for instance, petroleum, to sustain its growing population and
industries; untapped African markets serve as a magnet for Chinese manufactured
goods; and African countries serve as rich terrains for the re/investment of
Chinese capital, for example, in infrastructural projects. Complementary to the
significant Chinese economic and political interests are vigorous efforts being
made to introduce Chinese language and culture in a number of African
countries. Put together, these developments may be theorized as a moment of
'second imperialism' in Africa.
For their part, some African countries see the Chinese presence as an
opportunity to re/build their stagnant economies, indeed, hoping to use it as a
lever to weaken the economic grip of the former European colonial powers and
the international financial institutions.
Overall, the Chinese presence has generated diverse responses worldwide. The
major actors on the global stage are scrambling for new policies, at one level,
to counter the ever-growing Chinese economic and political influence in Africa,
and at another level, to woo China as a partner that can positively enhance the
entrenchment of good governance in Africa.
We seek for publication theoretical and empirical papers on the nature, impact,
and trajectory of Chinese economic, political, and social activities in Africa,
written from multidisciplinary perspectives, including history, economics,
political science, sociology, media and communication, and cultural studies.
Possible topics include but are not limited to the following:
* Comparative theoretical essays that locate Chinese involvement in
Africa as a moment of 'Second Imperialism'
* Changing trends: China and Africa from the late 19th century to the
present
* China and the forces of globalization in Africa
* Critical assessment of Chinese foreign and economic policies toward
African states
* African initiatives and responses to the Chinese presence in Africa
* African and/or non-African media and the constructions of the Chinese
in Africa
* Specific Chinese projects on the continent and their effects
* Chinese culture and language in Africa
* The implications of Chinese quest for raw materials in Africa
* China and the Darfur conflict etc
*Responses of Western governments etc. to Chinese expansionism in Africa
The deadline for submitting abstracts of approximately 300 words is November
15, 2007; and the deadline for the submission of completed essays is March 31,
2008. Please, note that arrangements are in the pipeline for a conference and
you may be invited to present your submitted paper(s) at the conference.
Please, address all submissions and queries to:
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* Dr. Kwabena Akurang-Parry
Department of History
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA, USA 17257
Phone: 717 477 1286
Fax: 717 477 4062
*Dr. Femi J. Kolapo
History Department
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario Canada NIG 2WI
Phone: 519 824 4120 ext. 53212
Fax: 519 766 9516
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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